PRAYER PAUSE
Monday 8
August 2016. Dominic
FOR ME AND
FOR YOU
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “Take the first fish that bites,
open its mouth and there you will find a shekel; take it and give it to them
for me and for you.” (Matt 17:22-27)
Reflection. The idea of the Lord of the universe
paying the half shekel in tax comes close to being some kind of joke. But there
is serious point too. Jesus gives an example of tolerance and respect. He does
not break the crush reed. He works within the structures that he finds and
reaches out to people. Many centuries later we struggle with the idea of
tolerance. There is much radical intolerance among us. Dominic did not approach
the Cathars with violence as many in the Church at the time advocated. He
reached out to them in his preaching and in his way of life.
Prayer. Lord, help
us to build bridges and break down the barriers that divide people. Amen
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