Today's first reading from the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 17: 22-18:1) recounting Paul's brilliant presentation at the Areopagus in Athens, reminds us that even the best of us sometimes leave our audiences flat. Paul was met with blasé, if not smug, indifference as the majority walked away unmoved or offering a token..."Perhaps we can hear you again, another time", which never came. A few believed and accepted his teaching. This was not like his other much more successful receptions.
If fear of not being well-received holds us back from saying anything, we might recall this incident, take a chance, and, yes, perhaps be ignored, but at least know that we are not the first, and are in the company of one of the most reputable speakers and missionaries of all time.
Bro .Rene
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