PRAYER PAUSE
Monday 17 October 2016, Ignatius of
Antioch
HOW
INFINITELY RICH
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “This was to show for all ages to
come, through his goodness towards us in Christ jesus, how infinitely rich he is
in grace.” (Ephesians 2:1-10)
Reflection. Ignatius was martyred in Rome in 107.
His seven letters on his way there from Antioch show a man who was a
“passionate lover” of Jesus, longing to share in his offering - even his death.
How quickly the Church had gathered such people of total dedication together!
Strong bonds were formed across the Mediterranean world of disciples gripped by
the gospel. An explosion of recognition and awareness of what God was offering
as the fulfilment of the ancient promises.
Prayer. Lord, may
we be deeply aware of the gift that you offer us and do all we can to respond.
Amen
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