Tuesday, 19 January 2016

GRIEVED TO FIND THEM SO OBSTINATE

PRAYER MOMENT


Wednesday 20 January 2016


GRIEVED TO FIND THEM SO OBSTINATE


Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.


Reading: “Then, grieved to find them so obstinate, he looked angrily round at them.” (Mark 3:1-6)


Reflection. God has bound himself to abide by human decisions. But it grieves him nonetheless to see humans make choices that lead them into hatred and unhappiness. He can only act to help a person if that person opens their heart, even a little bit, to welcome him. The Pharisees simply refused. And, for a couple of years, Francis Xavier obstinately took no notice of Ignatius Loyola’s gentle invitations to him. But then he accepted and entered on the journey that would take him to “the ends of the earth.”  

Prayer. Lord, open our hearts to welcome your coming each day, each moment. Amen.





















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