WE HAVE ALL FALLEN SHORT

PRAYER MOMENT  

Thursday 15 October 2015, Teresa of Avila

WE HAVE ALL FALLEN SHORT

Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.

Reading: “Since all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, they are justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus.” (Romans 3:21-30)

Reflection. Paul is at the heart of his message. Today we would say evolution brought us to a certain point. Reason and science and all the highest aspirations of men and women led us so far. But still we “fell short.” We cannot break through to the peak that we know in our bones we have the capacity to reach. Of ourselves we do not know how to get there. Then Jesus comes and opens the door for us. He shows us the way. In fact, he is the way. Through his life, death and resurrection he has broken through the barrier. He invites us to participate in this, through faith “as a gift.”  

Prayer. Lord Jesus, open for us this door to the fullness of life. And may we know that we journey together, loving one another as you have loved us. Amen.