Sunday, 27 November 2016

FROM EAST AND WEST

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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