DRAWN BY THE FATHER

PRAYER PAUSE        

Thursday, 4 May 2017

DRAWN BY THE FATHER

Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.

Reading: “No one can come to me unless he is drawn by the Father who sent me.” (John 6: 44-51).  

Reflection. In no particular order we find that some parts of John’s gospel are more suitable for the time before the Passion and death of Jesus, while others after. This section refers to the life and nourishment of the early Church. Many, like the Ethiopian in Acts 8, were experiencing the “drawing”, or attraction, of the Father to Jesus and the faith of the early community. In fact, today, we find some are “drawn” to faith whereas for others there is nothing like faith. Their life is filled with concern for survival or, in some cases, enjoyment of power and wealth. It is hard to understand this drawing. Why are some unaware of the gentle voice of the Spirit in their hearts? If we are aware, let us rejoice.

Prayer. Lord, help us to be attentive to the gentle drawing of the Father.  Amen.