PRAYER MOMENT
Tuesday 8
March 2016, St John of God who cared for the sick
AND THEIR
LEAVES MEDICINAL
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “Along the river, on either bank,
will grow every kind of fruit tree with leaves that never wither and fruit that
never fails … the fruit will be good to eat and the leaves medicinal.” (Ezek.
47:1…12)
Reflection. Continuing the joyful anticipation of
the Resurrection Ezekiel speaks of the new era in poetry. Water will flow from
the sanctuary of the temple in Jerusalem and give life to the dead waters of
the Arabah. The new water will provide nourishment and healing and our
imagination easily reveals to us that Jesus, risen and present in our world,
sends his Spirit to give life to all sorts of human efforts and brings healing
to all who search. Syria and the migrant crisis show people of good will
striving to find solutions while still wanting to balance their generosity with
securing their own interests.
Prayer. Lord, we ask you to open our hearts to
the life and the healing you desire to give us through the Paschal Mystery we
celebrate. Amen.
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