PRAYER PAUSE
Monday of Holy Week, 26
March 2018
HE DOES
NOT WAVER
Enter
into the stillness of God within.
Reading: “Faithfully he brings true
justice; he will neither waver, nor be crushed until true justice is established
on earth, for the islands are awaiting his law.” (Isaiah 42:1-7)
Reflection. For one who comes from a
remote island in the west this is a consoling prophecy! But it is a painful one too. ‘Wavering’ is
something I know all about. Many times I
have had a clear idea of what the gospel calls me to do but many times the
price seems to be just too much. Both
David and Solomon staretd off well. But then they ‘wavered.’ Why? Fidelity to Jesus and his way, courage to face
the issues that arise and persevereance in focusing on them and seeing them
through - all seem so hard. We
compromise. We fudge the issue. We do anything but face the problem squarely and
unwaveringly. Perhaps it is the zenith of our life in the spirit to approach
this singleness of purpose. We do achieve it sometimes. In Holy Week we see Jesus utterly focused,
totally unwavering.
Prayer. Lord, in this holy time
grant us the grace not to waver but to embrace totally your way that leads to
life and happiness. Amen
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