Wednesday of the Sixth Week of Easter

  • Acts 17:15, 22—18:1 – Paul proclaims the “Unknown God” at the Areopagus.

  • Psalm 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14 – “Heaven and earth are full of your glory.”

  • John 16:12-15 – The Spirit of truth will guide you into all truth.

🕊️ Theme: “The Unknown God Made Known”



Introduction – The Big Reveal

There’s a story of a little boy in Limpopo who drew a picture. When asked who it was, he said, “It’s God!” The teacher laughed gently and said, “But no one knows what God looks like.” He replied, “They will now.”

Speaking to a Searching World

Paul walks through Athens, a city full of idols—gods for everything, even an altar to the ‘Unknown God’. Instead of mocking their ignorance, Paul speaks with respect and clarity. He uses their language, their questions, and their thirst for truth to lead them to Christ.

Like Paul, we are surrounded by people in South Africa who worship unknowingly: wealth, power, ancestors, politics, influencers—yet their hearts are restless. They hunger for the real God.

Jesus in the Gospel reminds us that even His disciples couldn't grasp everything at once. That’s why He promises the Spirit of Truth, who will reveal gradually, lovingly, in ways we can bear.

Reflection Question

  • Do I make God known in how I speak, live, and love?
  • Or am I still worshipping some ‘unknown’ gods of comfort, pride, or fear?

Eucharistic Connection

In the Eucharist, the Unknown God becomes known: visible, touchable, receivable. The bread and wine become the Living Christ—not hidden in a temple, but given into our hands.

Daily Practical Application

Today, make Christ known to someone:

  • Not with a sermon, but with kindness.

  • Not by judging their altar, but by gently introducing them to your hope.
    Say, “May I pray with you?” or “Jesus is the peace in my storm.”

A South African Touch

Many of our people still cry for meaning, for dignity, for identity. We, as Pilgrims of Hope, are called to speak as Paul did: not condemning, but revealing the God who is near, not far—the God of Mamelodi, Mitchells Plain, Polokwane, and Parys.

Inspirational Quote

“You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”
– St Augustine

Conclusion & Prayer

Paul met the Athenians where they were. Jesus speaks to us where we are. And the Holy Spirit patiently leads us from confusion to clarity. Let us be living signposts that point others to the God who is not unknown—but lovingly made known in Christ.

Prayer:
God of all truth, reveal Yourself to me. Help me to leave behind false gods and to follow You with my whole heart. Let me be a witness of Your nearness. Amen.

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