PRAYER PAUSE
Monday 3 April 2017
NEITHER DO I
CONDEMN YOU
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “Woman, where are they? Has no one
condemned you?” “No one, sir,” she replied. “Neither do I condemn you,” said
Jesus, “go away and do not sin anymore.” (John 8:1-11)
Reflection. We have two women in our readings
today: Susanna, who was innocent, in Daniel 13, and the woman in John 8 who was
guilty. God “moves” towards both of them to bring them healing. He cuts through
the hostility of wicked plotters. This is drama and such rapid healing is not often
evident in our own world. But the movement
of God towards us is the same. He always comes to heal. It is just that we don’t
notice it and are not prepared. As Lent draws towards its final days we try to
open our lives towards this movement of God towards us and receive what he
longs to give.
Prayer. Lord, as we approach these last days
of Lent help us to be open to your coming to us as you did on the road to
Emmaus. Amen.
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