Wednesday, 16 November 2016

HE SHED TEARS OVER IT

PRAYER PAUSE


Thursday 17 November 2016, Elizabeth of Hangary


HE SHED TEARS OVER IT


Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.


Reading: “As Jesus drew near to Jerusalem and came in sight of the city he shed tears over it and said, “If you in your turn had only understood on this day the message of peace. But, alas, it is hidden from your eyes!” (Luke 19:41-44)



Reflection. And Jesus is still weeping over the cities of Syria and Afghanistan because the way of peace is, despite all our education, communication and imagination, is still hidden from us. We cannot seem to rise to embrace the way of peace which is always available. We prefer to insist on what we want by force. But there is another image – that of the laughing Christ on the cross in the medieval castle of Xavier in Spain – which proclaims the victory of Jesus over all the dark forces we know so well. 

Prayer. Lord, may we open our eyes to the message of joy and peace that you offer us each day. Amen





































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