PRAYER MOMENT
Tuesday
25 August 2015
JUSTICE,
MERCY ABD GOOD FAITH
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “You have neglected the
weightier matter s of the law – justice. Mercy, good faith!” (Matthew 23:23-26)
Reflection. This is the passage in
Matthew where Jesus indicts the Pharisees for concentrating on protocol and the
formalities of law while turning a blind eye to the purpose of the law which
was to build a just and compassionate society. He is angry. He sees how leaders
can thwart the plan of God and deny the people the freedom, justice and mercy that
God always intended as marks of human relationships. And we know that, as he
looks at our society today, he finds us still avoiding these “weightier matters.”
Mercy is the key element in Pope Francis’ ministry. It can break down barriers
and build community almost overnight.
Prayer. Lord, help us to be
compassionate and forgiving today! Help us to break down the barriers between
us. Amen.
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