Friday, 15 July 2016

THE SMOULDERING WICK

PRAYER PAUSE


Saturday 16 July 2016. Our Lady of Mount Carmel  


THE SMOULDERING WICK


Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.


Reading: “He will not break the crushed reed, nor put out the smouldering wick till he has led the truth to victory.” (Matt.12:14-21)


Reflection. The teenager wavering in the faith, the adult struggling in their marriage, the elderly weakened by diminishment – all can be smouldering wicks, losing heart as the odds mount against them. God knows our frailty, our faltering steps. This year of mercy is an affirmation that the Lord journeys with us in our weakness. He accepts us as we are and knocks on the door of our hearts desiring to come in. The whole year is Advent in that God is always approaching us. It is for us to open the door.


Prayer. Lord, help us to open our hearts to welcome you into our lives in all our varied circumstances. Amen




































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