“The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common.” (Acts 4: 32)
Today’s word: Brio!
Today’s word, “Brio”, is very unique; so much so that we NEVER seem to use it. I mean I’ve been living 45 years and never once have I heard, “Please pass the brio.” So what is “Brio”? Here’s the official definition from Dictionary.com:
Brio: (noun) vigor; vivacity.
Origin: 1725–35; < It < Sp brío energy, determination < Celtic *brīgos; cf. OIr bríg (fem.) power, strength, force, Middle Welsh bri (masc.) honor, dignity, authority
Today’s scripture from the Acts of the Apostles is all about community. It’s fair to say that some people misunderstand this reading as political in that it speaks of the “good of the society” by keeping everything in common. Communism is dead, so we’re not talking about that here. What it does say, however, is that WE must work for one another in the caring department in life. WE hold all things in common, especially when it comes to one another’s well being. WE must be energetic in seeking to help our neighbor. WE define strength and power through a force of LOVE. WE are called to have a vigorous and vivacious faith, willing to SERVE instead of be served! “Brio” is NOT an adjective, so don’t try to describe yourself as being more or less brio. “Brio” is NOT a verb, so you can’t do brio. “Brio” is a noun, a person, place or thing. Brio is what we are! Brio is our church! Brio IS! We lead by example. Our authority comes not by our power, but by our success in loving one another! So, be energetic about your faith, and stay determined to BE, and DO, and stay BRIO for the Church!
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