Friday, 2 December 2016

PROCLAIM THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

PRAYER PAUSE


Saturday 3 December 2016, Francis Xavier


PROCLAIM THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN


Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.


Reading: “As you go, proclaim that the kingdom of heaven is close at hand.” (Mathew 10:6-8)



Reflection. In celebrating the life of Xavier we celebrate the energy, generosity and imagination that our faith can inspire in us. Long term, the sixteen century mission thrust of the Church ran into persecution and blockages such that China and Japan turned their back on “the West” for centuries. But that does not undermine the extraordinary generosity shown. It just challenges us today to “connect” with the culture of our time using what Pope Francis calls a respectful dialogue. We always have the task of proclaiming the mission.   


Prayer. Lord, teach us to be generous, imaginative and courageous in proclaiming your mission, your kingdom. Amen.

































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