PRAYER PAUSE
Frisday 15 June 2018
LOOKING
LUSTFULLY
Enter
into the stillness of God within.
Reading: “But I say this to you::if a man looks at a woman
lustfully, he has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Matthew
5:27-32)
Reflection. “Fulfilling the law and the
prophets” means drawing out the complete meaning that the ancients were often unable
to grasp. The standards Jesus announces proclaim
the full potential of human relationships and human development – something
that leads on to happiness. Jesus is so total.
We wants us to enter into the fullest possible expression of authentic
humanity. There are no compromises. The world we inhabit often sees it
differently and much behaviour, that draws us away from this fullness, is considered
“normal”. There are lots of compromises – in relatonships, in what people view
on the internet, etc,. These sayings in Matthew draw us to a purity of heart
which can be hard along the way but in the end lead on to a joy “that will
never be taken away.”
Prayer. Lord, give us the courage
to hold true to the promises we make in Baptism or, if we are not baptised, in
our good hearts. Help us in our struggle
to be faithful.. Amen
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