PRAYER MOMENT
Thursday 19 September 2013
YOUR FAITH HAS SAVED YOU
Pause. Recall how Jesus is aware of your day and all
that makes up pour life. Acknowledge this in gratitude and love.
Reading. He said
to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.” (Luke 7:36-50)
Reflection. This
is the account of the woman who pours out her feelings in tears and kisses at
the feet of Jesus. Simon, Jesus’ host, is shocked by this display which
disturbs custom and “right order.” Jesus sees right through the whole
situation. He understands how he has rocked Simon’s boat, his “comfort zone.”
But he is moved and thrilled by the response of the woman. She has broken down
all the barriers in society and, more importantly, in herself to reach out to Jesus.
She knows her own awful situation yet, with amazing courage (faith) she ignores
all her misery and just rushes to Jesus and throws herself at him. The result
is total newness, a total transformation of her life. We do not know if she was
Mary of Magdala but if she was the story of her grasping Jesus’ feet at the
Resurrection would be totally consistent.
Prayer. Lord, it
is beautiful to see your joy in the repentance of one sinner. I know that I too
am one such. Help me to deeply acknowledge how you have changed my life and
long to go on doing so, creating within me, each day ever greater capacity to
receive your life. Amen.
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