Wednesday, 28 September 2016

ASCENDING AND DESCENDING

PRAYER PAUSE


Thursday 29 September 2016, Michael, Gabriel & Raphael


ASCENDING AND DESCENDING


Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.


Reading: “You will see heaven laid open and, above the Son of Man, the angels of God ascending and descending.” (John 1:47-51)



Reflection. The Scriptures give scant mention to the angels but the message comes through that there are good spirits as well as bad who surround us on our journey. We know the names of three of them and what they did. The common threads are announcing good news (Gabriel), guidance and protection (Raphael) and battling evil (Michael). God works through others and we bring it home by being “angels” to one another through words of comfort and encouragement, through protection of vulnerable people and through struggling against evil in ourselves and in the world.
   

Prayer. Lord, we thank you for the consolation, protection and guidance you give us. Help us to struggle against evil wherever we meet it. Amen





































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