“In today’s first reading, Peter is questioned: “Why did you go to uncircumcised people?”

In other words: “Why did you associate with those who are different?”

For them, faith had boundaries—there were people “in” and people “out.”

But Peter explains: “I listened, and the Spirit led me.”

And in the end, they realized: “God has granted life to all.”

This message is very important for us today. Because we still do the same thing. We still create boundaries. We still label people. We still decide who is worthy and who is not.

But the truth is: God does not work only within our limits. Sometimes, God is already working in the lives of people we tend to ignore, judge, or avoid.

Another important point: This story is not just about the conversion of others; it is about the conversion of Peter. A leader of the Church learning, changing, and growing.

That is also our journey. Sometimes, we need to change the way we see people. Sometimes, we need to let go of our prejudices.

So the question today is simple: Are we helping God’s work or are we hindering it?

When we judge too quickly, when we refuse to listen, when we close our hearts—we might be blocking what God is doing.

That is why Peter listened—not to fear, not to public opinion—but to the Holy Spirit.

And today, we are surrounded by many voices. But only one voice leads to life: the voice of the Spirit.

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So three simple reminders: Be open. Be humble. Listen to the Spirit. Because the Church is not a closed group. The Church is a family—where God welcomes, forgives, and gives new life to all.”