WHAT ABOUT US?

PRAYER MOMENT  (This may not appear tomorrow and Thursday as I may not have internet access where I will be)

Tuesday 4 March 2014.

WHAT ABOUT US?

Pause. Be present with Jesus and his discipls

Reading: “What about us?” Peter asked Jesus. “We have left everything and followed you.” (Mark 10:28-31)

Reflection. We have often taken these words as applying to priests and religious as the ones who literally leave “house and family.” But I don’t think Jesus was restricting his words to them only. His purpose always is to announce the kingdom of God, the reign of God. And he always calls people – all people - to a decision. Those who are in ordinary life with their families and their work (or their unemployment) are also faced with this decision. And the temperature mounts as Jesus approaches Jerusalem. Those in “ordinary lives” are also called to “leave everything” when it comes to the kingdom, even if they do itr in a different way from priests and religious. Those who choose the way of Jesus – no matter what their circumstances – receive “a hundred times over” in this life and eternal life in the world to come.

Prayer. Lord, teach us to choose to follow you in every circumstance of our lives. We often face dilemmas as to what to do. Give us courage and reverence for your call. Amen.

David Harold-Barry SJ