PRAYER MOMENT
Monday 22
February 2016, St Peter
ON THIS ROCK
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “You are Peter and on this
rock I will build my church. And the gates of the underworld can never hold out
against it.” (Matt 16:13-19)
Reflection. These words are painted in six foot
letters round the inside of the dome of St Peter’s in Rome proclaiming the
traditional view of Peter as the foundation Jesus left for his Church and the
sign of unity. They are words that have been variously interpreted depending on
the church we belong to but their meaning for Catholics is of Peter and his
successors as the centre of unity and authority. For other Christians the meaning
of the text focuses more on faith as the foundation. Whatever we say it is
clear that Jesus wanted his followers to be united and give a clear witness to
the world.
Prayer. Lord, may we all be one as you and
the Father are on. Amen.
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