PRAYER MOMENT (This
may be a little late in appearing tomorrow and Wednesday)
Monday
14 April 2014
TRUE JUSTICE TO THE NATIONS
Pause. Be still
in the presence of Jesus as he approaches his Passion
Reading: “I have
endowed him with my spirit that he may bring true justice to the nations.” (Is
42:1-7, John 12:1-11)
Reflection. For
the next three days we will read the “servant songs” in Isaiah. These are
prophesies about the one who would bring “true justice” to Israel and how he
would do it. The emphasis is not on force but on endurance, not on a great
strategic plan but on a gentle submission to the world in order to transform
the world. “He does not shout aloud or quench the wavering flame. He will
neither waver nor be crushed until true justice is established.” The picture is
of someone who is utterly firm in his purpose and at the same time profoundly
gentle and humble. “He will open the eyes of the blind and free the captives
from prison and darkness.” This is he prophet’s description of Jesus and it
fits exactly what the gospels reveal to us during this week. It is also the way
marked out for us to follow.
Prayer. Lord, now
we are in Holy Week and we ask you to help us to enter deeply into your mind
and heart as you face this climax of your life. May we draw life from your giving
of yourself for us! Amen.
David Harold-Barry SJ
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