PRAYER MOMENT
Monday
25 November 2013
MORE THAN ANY
Pause. “It is in silence that we shall hear a voice
deep within.” (Basil Hume)
Reading. “I tell
you truly, this poor widow has put in more than any of them; for these have all
contributed money they had over, but she from the little she had has put in all
she had to live on.” (Luke 21: 1-4)
Reflection. The
poor widow in the temple did not contribute more money than the others but she
contributed more of herself. And that is what touches the heart of Jesus. Some
would call it reckless; what was she going to do now? She would have to beg from
others. But others would recognise the quality of unconditional generosity:
giving without counting the cost. She does something wild, like Francis Xavier
setting out for India with no real preparation. And we see her trust, that if
she gives everything to God he will take care of her needs, Even that is not a
calculation for to really trust is no make no calculation at all!
Prayer. Lord, teach
us to be generous; to give without counting the cost. Teach us to trust without
calculating the outcome. Teach us to love without attaching conditions. Amen.
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