PRAYER PAUSE
Monday 28 November 2016
FROM EAST
AND WEST
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “Many will come from east and west
to take their places with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob at the feast in the kingdom
of heaven.” (Matt 8:5-11)
Reflection. Why this reading to kick off Advent?
Well, it says “Jesus was astonished” to see the faith of the pagan centurion and
he immediately links it with the faith of people all over the world in every
age who would live by the values of the kingdom. He rejoices in astonishment at
this realisation. Each of us can think of countless similar moments. It is what
Advent is all about.
Prayer. Lord, we
rejoice in the faith – often anonymous - of the nations. May it grow within us
for the transformation of the world. Amen.
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