PRAYER PAUSE
Tuesday 14 June
2016
LOVE YOUR
ENEMIES
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “Love your enemies and pray for
those who persecute you; in this way you will be children of your Father in
heaven.” (Matt 5:43-48)
Reflection. Years ago a film, The Son of Man, focused on this saying, “love
your enemies,” as the one major difference in the gospel. All other teachings,
it claimed, could be also found in other sources of human wisdom. I’m not sure
if this is true but it helps to highlight the astonishing breakthrough of the
teaching of Jesus. There is no limit to love: it has the power to break down
every barrier that divides individuals and nations. And it is not an abstract
saying: it can be lived each moment.
Prayer. Lord, may we break down the barriers
that separate us from one another and build a human family where each is a
brother or sister. Amen
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