Sunday, 7 August 2016

FOR ME AND FOR YOU

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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