WHEN YOU HAVE LIFTED UP

PRAYER MOMENT

Tuesday 15 March 2016   

WHEN YOU HAVE LIFTED UP

Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.

Reading: “When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am He.” (John 8:21-30)

Reflection. The Jews ask many questions, ending in, “Who are you?” Though they are not intent on knowing the real answers at least they are asking questions. Mysteriously, Jesus says they will never know the answers until the Son of Man is “lifted up.” They will not be convinced by words. They will be converted by realising the truth of his suffering. Suffering makes us real and, if we can accept it, leads to conversion. As we look at Syria and the peace talks we long for the two sides to open their eyes and hearts.

Prayer. Lord, open our eyes and hearts to see the suffering of the world; and allow it to speak to us and lead us to peace. Amen