PRAYER MOMENT
Wednesday,
30 April 2014
HE GAVE HIS ONLY SON
Pause. Be still
in the presence of Jesus and Nicodemus
Reading: “Yes,
God loves the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes
in him may not be lost but may have eternal life.” (John 3:16-21)
Reflection. John
gives this summary of his whole gospel and elaborates it further: “the light
came into the world but some preferred the darkness (while others) came out
into the light”. God’s purpose was to call all people to the fullness of life, to
share in his life. The choice is there whether to follow that call. Some of us
do; some of us don’t. With our eyes on Syria, Ukraine and situations close to
us we see the choices people make. What a deep sorrow it is that we continue to
prefer the darkness. How is it that with all our wisdom, progress and ease of
communication we still cannot see that we are all brothers and sisters on a
fragile planet which God loves “so much?”
Prayer. Lord, help
us to come into your light and allow you to shine in our world. Sometimes we
are so fearful. Give us courage born of your great love for us and for the
world. Amen..
David Harold-Barry SJ
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