In today’s reflection for Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Easter (April 14th), Greg Heille from the Aquinas Institute of Theology explores the essential nature of Christian community. Drawing from the Acts of the Apostles and the Gospel of John, we dive into why being "of one mind and one heart" is not just an ideal, but a requirement for living out our faith. Learn why St. Paul believed that if you cannot find a community, you must create one, and how the Holy Spirit guides us through our relationships to serve the world in a transforming and healing way. **Key Scripture Passages:** * **Acts 4:** The community of believers was of one mind and one heart. * **John 3:** "No one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and the Spirit." **In this video, you’ll discover:** * The Dominican perspective on living in community. * What it means to be "born of water and the Spirit." * How communal life helps us discern the movements of the Holy Spirit. * Our permanent mission to build Christ’s beloved community in the world. --- **TIMELINE:** 0:00 - Introduction: Tuesday of the 2nd Week of Easter 0:18 - St. Paul’s Essential Rule: The Necessity of Community 0:58 - If you can’t find community, create it 1:06 - Acts 4: One Mind and One Heart 1:23 - The Dominican Goal: Full Participation in the Body of Christ 2:14 - John 3: Born of Water and the Spirit 2:36 - Decoding the Symbols: Water, Spirit, and Baptism 3:00 - Discerning Christ through Relationship and Mission --- #Catholic #EasterSeason #Community #HolySpirit #WordOfHope #Dominicans #BibleStudy #ChristianLife #ActsOfTheApostles #GospelOfJohn