At this sound, they gathered in a large crowd, but they were confused because each one heard them speaking in his own language.
(Acts 2:16)
Heavenly Father, the Genesis story of Babel portrays you as confounding the languages in order to prevent us from relying on our human pride and abandoning you. Holy Spirit, since love seeks unity, you repeal that penance and enable your people to understand what the disciples reveal about you. Help us to communicate with people of various cultures, not in order to rebel against you, but to know one another in you. When we learn to accept and welcome others, we can participate in the renewal of the earth.
What can I do to promote peace and unity? Today, I am staying in, but as I reflect on the wonders of this “birthday of the Church,” strengthen me and let me work harder to live in your Spirit and reflect it.