Thought for the Week

Scriptures to Read:

Acts 21:27-31

Acts 2L32-36

Acts 21:37-40

St. Matthew 7:1-5

St. Matthew 7:12

Acts 2:14 & 37-40

Acts 3:12 & 17-19

There is something more we should know about this passage of Scripture. It is true the population of Jerusalem swelled greatly during three special Feasts of the Jewish year: Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles. When these happened Rome increased their military presence. The "Peace of Rome" was strictly enforced. Those involved in any riot would suffer. The rioters themselves of course but also the political and military leaders who did not prevent th...