Chance encounters

From today's reading: "So Philip ran up to (the chariot) and heard (the eunuch) reading the prophet Isaiah. Philip asked, 'Do you understand what you are reading?' He replied, 'How can I, unless someone guides me?'" Acts: 8:30-31 Today the church remembers Philip who was ordained as one of the first deacons in the church, along with Stephen (the first martyr). Philip is remembered for his encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch. When he found himself in a unique situation, being filled with the Holy Spirit, He was faithful to proclaim Jesus Christ. We all, like Philip, have encounters with people, often strangers, who are searching for a word that will have meaning for their lives. If we are faithful to listen to and respond to God as we go about our daily life, we, too, will find ourselves experiencing unique adventures through those chance encounters that occur in our lives.