PRAYER MOMENT
Saturday 26
September 2015
FULL OF
ADMIRATION
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: Everyone was full of admiration for
all he did but Jesus said to his disciples, “You must have these words
constantly in your mind: The Son of Man is going to be handed over into the
power of men.” (Luke 9:43-45)
Reflection. Watching Pope Francis address the
United Nations yesterday gave rise to conflicting emotions. He was heard with
great respect by a packed assembly and viewers around the world: a world leader
addressing a world audience. But his mention of the world’s many injustices and
his list of the all those who suffer left this viewer at least in deep
confusion and sorrow. The pain of the world is overwhelming. The Son of Man has
indeed been “handed over” and lives Calvary again and again in so many places. Yet
that lone white clad figure was also one of the many signs of hope we have and
he ended with words of encouragement.
Prayer. Lord, despite all that people suffer
in our world today, we believe that you walk with us to Calvary. Give us
courage each day as we take up our cross. Amen.
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