A divine call to us to become like Apollo in our Day today life

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*Gospel Thoughts*

*Easter Season : Sixth Week - Saturday*

*A divine call to us to become like Apollo in our Day today life*

*GOSPEL -  Jn 16:23b-28*

*FIRST READING - Acts 18:23-28*

*1) Apollo, A Jew from Alexandria*

In Biblical Names the meaning of the name Apollos is: One who destroys; destroyer.

The person *Apollo* comes in the first reading, that is in the Acts of the Apostles

There are some qualities which are mentioned about Apollo, in today's first reading 

*2) Apollo was a learned man*

He had deep knowledge about the Scriptures

He was full of Spirit, and powerfully spoke and taught about Jesus 

He was deeply instructed in the Way of the Lord

He had the deep knowledge about the Baptism of the Lord

*3) He Spoke bodly in the Synagogue*

He not only had deep knowledge about Jesus, about Scriptures and about Jesus' teaching, but he proclaimed bodly about the Same in the Synagogue

Being bold is very important to proclaim the Gospel. Since he was courageous person, and was ready to lay down his life, he proclaimed bodly about Jesus, in the midst of persecution

So courage is a great quality, in proclaiming the Gospel.

*4) Apollo means Destroyer*

According to the meaning of His name, the person of Apollo became a powerful tool in the hands of Jesus to destroy many things 

He destroyed the wrong teachings through the correct teaching about the Scriptures and the New Way of Life 

He destroyed, the arrogance and Hypocrisy of those Jews, who would not accept Jesus and didn't allow others to accept Jesus

He destroyed the fear, confusion, inability of people, and lack of confidence in accepting Jesus and the New Way of Life 

He destroyed the Power of evil, in Building the Kingdom of God

*5) Apollo is an Model for us*

The person of Apollo is a great example for us in every aspect 

In leaning about Scriptures

In knowing more about Jesus 

In proclaiming Jesus without fear 

In using the skills and talents for spreading the Kingdom of God

In offering oneself for the sake of the Kingdom of God

In catechising people about Jesus 

*6)  Am I Ready to Follow Jesus through Apollo?*

What qualities do i posses as that of Apollo in my life? 

In what areas of my life, Apollo inspires me? 

Am I ready to adopt the methodology of Apollo in my Life?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*