In the reading from the Acts of the Apostles today, we see a very important departure by Paul from his usual way of evangelizing during his travels. He goes through the whole history of God's dealings with the people of Israel as described in the earliest books of the Old Testament.

About the Author: Father Michael Kelly is a Jesuit priest and English language publisher of the respected Jesuit periodical, La Civilta Cattolica.

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