Sunday, 21 February 2016

ON THIS ROCK

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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