Once upon a time, in the ancient city of Joppa, Peter had a vision. Three times, he saw a large sheet descend from heaven, filled with animals regarded as unclean by Jewish dietary laws. A voice called out to him, 'Kill and eat.' This was strange to Peter, who had always adhered strictly to these laws. Initially, he refused, but the voice responded, 'What God has made clean, do not call common.' This puzzling event coincided with the arrival of three men from Caesarea, sent by Cornelius, a Roman Centurion. Despite being a Gentile, Cornelius was a God-fearing man. Following his own divine encounter, he was instructed to find Peter. Led by the Spirit, Peter agreed to meet Cornelius and understood the vision’s true meaning. God was teaching him that the message of Christ was not limited to Jews but extended to Gentiles too. When Peter returned to Jerusalem, he faced criticism from some Jewish followers who were upset about his association with Gentiles. However, after explaining his vision and Cornelius's faith, the critics were silenced, and they praised God for granting even Gentiles the repentance that leads to life. Here, in these ancient happenings, lies a timeless lesson. Like Peter, we must be open to breaking down old barriers and embracing the beauty of diversity, inclusion, and acceptance in our world today.