PRAYER MOMENT
Monday
27 January 2014
ANYTHING BUT THE TRUTH
Pause. Be in the presence
of God in a village in Galilee.
Reading. “It is
through the prince of devils that he casts out devils.” (Mark 3:22-30)
Reflection. “My
mind is made up. Don’t confuse me with facts.” These are the words put into the
mouth of an obstinate person. He or she is unwilling to look at what is
happening and change their mind. “The blind see, the lame walk, people with
leprosy are cured, the deaf hear and the dead are raised to life” (Matt 11:4-5).
But it all means nothing to those who have decided not to believe no matter
what. They even accuse Jesus of casting out devils through the power of the devils.
After pointing out the logical absurdity of their stand Jesus gives the most solemn
warning in the gospels: “anyone who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will
never be forgiven: he is guilty of an eternal sin.”
Prayer. We confess
that, at times, we search for all sorts of excuses to avoid the truth, the
facts before us. Give us the courage to accept the truth no matter what the
consequences. Amen.
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