Conflict

The Memorial of St. Barnabas, brings again to the fore the reality that at times conflicts arise between the best of friends, even between saints!  Barnabas was chosen to accompany Paul on the next phase of their evangelizing after both had had a successful "run" in Antioch, converting many.  However, a dispute arose between them over taking Mark with them, and they parted ways. 
How often do good people get tangled in some small issues where misplaced words and hurt feelings spoil something that had been very good.  We need to pray for open and forgiving hearts, as we learn to accept our human condition and the very real possibility that we many not be right all the time.
Bro. Rene