In his letter through Paul to the pagans of Antioch (Acts 15: 1- 2.22-29), Peter apologizes for disturbing their delicate and sprouting faith with heavy and many demands. He then short lists the basic essentials. What's very encouraging is Peter's ready and direct apology. No justifications, no long sermons, no excuses or blame game. A simple, direct and sincere apology. I suppose it came naturally to Peter given the fact that
he was not 'carrying' the Church. He was just being natural, being himself. The more we got institutionalised, the more difficult it became to become flexible or for that matter humble. Good lesson to learn from this rather simple but profound statement issued by Peter: humility, especially in times of wrong doing, is the best and first form of repentance and growth.
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