June 2

But the voice spoke from heaven a second time, ‘Do not call anything impure that God has made clean.’ — Acts 11:9 BSB

It's hard to let go of old beliefs. The Jews had always been taught to stay separate from the Gentiles, so it was difficult for them to accept that Peter had stayed with a Roman. Even for Peter, it took a divine vision to help him understand that the old law had changed, and now everyone was to be seen as a brother.

We must keep our minds and hearts open to the truth, even when it challenges our long-held beliefs.

Peter shows us the way forward. There's no room for distinctions among people anymore—Christ's love is for everyone. While it's easier to love and help some more than others, when someone needs us, we shouldn't ask who they are. They're our neighbor, and we are called to love them.