THOSE WHO HEAR THE WORD

PRAYER PAUSE  (Apologies for delay in posting. Laptop eccentricities!)

Tuesday 20 September 2016, Andrew Kim

THOSE WHO HEAR THE WORD

Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.

Reading: “My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and out it into practice.” (Luke 8:19-21)

Reflection. Jesus loved his mother more than any child has ever loved their parents. But when interrupted to be told they were “outside” wanting to see him he spontaneously uttered these words. For Jesus the proclamation and the reception of the kingdom came before everything else – even family ties. Ever since Abraham “left his country” the in-breaking of God into the world has become the most demanding and delightful invitation that any person can ever hear and respond to.

Prayer. Lord, may we be your “mother and your brothers” in welcoming your word each moment in our hearts.. Amen