Monday, 5 June 2017

GIVE TO CEASAR

PRAYER PAUSE        


Tuesday, 6 June 2017, Norbert


GIVE TO CEASAR


Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.


Reading: “Give to Ceasar what belongs to Ceasar – and to God what belongs to God.” (Mark 12:13-17).  



Reflection. The intention f the Pharisees is to trap Jesus in an argument which they are sure they will win. Jesus blows the process asunder by ignoring the argument and challenging them on another level. He moves the question back to them as every good teacher does. How often learning comes  - not from the teacher telling us the answer but – from their pushing us to think for ourselves. And our Church is gradually moving out of the position where she claims to have all the answers to the problems of our time and is asking us think and act responsibly. Amoris Laetitiae, the Joy of Love, is a dramatic example. It even has some cardinals fluttering.    

We carry our treasure in earthen vesels, Lord, help us to approach our life with reverence, determination and patience. Amen.
Prayer. Lord, help us to open our hearts to those we would not naturally welcome.  Amen.






























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