Wednesday, 23 September 2015

ANXIOUS TO SEE JESUS

PRAYER MOMENT  


Thursday 24 September 2015


ANXIOUS TO SEE JESUS


Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.


Reading: “Who is this I hear such reports about? And Herod was anxious to see Jesus.” (Luke 9:7-9)


Reflection. What is that mysterious quality that draws us beyond curiosity to faith? Clearly Herod did not have it, He wanted to see Jesus – and he got his chance during the Passion – but it was just a desire to be entertained. There was no deep searching there, such as there was in the curiosity of Augustine. Many, who turn on their TV sets today in the US to see Pope Francis may be curious in this way. But unless they have that quality that draws them further it ends there. Newman encouraged us to be real inquirers, actively searching to know the presence of God in our lives and in our world.


Prayer. Lord, help us to be curious with a deep sense of awe before the mystery of your presence. Amen.




















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