Friday, 12 July 2013

BROTHER WILL BETRAY BROTHER

PRAYER MOMENT

Friday 12 July 2013

BROTHER WILL BETRAY BROTHER

Pause. You are in the presence of God.

Reading. “Brother will betray brother … children will rise against their parents.” (Matt 10:16-23)

Reflection. Jesus describes what happens in everyday life. The companion Old Testament reading today is about how Joseph was betrayed by his brothers and sold into Egypt and how the brothers deceived their father. One way or another these things happen every day. What Jesus asks is that we “stand firm” and not panic. What we have to say and do “will be given to us.” It should not arise out of our feelings of revenge or resentment. It should arise from our patience and forgiveness. We are call to wait on God.  


Prayer. Jesus, give me a heart like Joseph of old who endured much suffering but who waited until you resolved things for him and for his brothers. Teach me to believe that reconciliation and peace are waiting round the corner if I am patient and stand firm. Amen.

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