PRAYER PAUSE
Saturday, 10 June 2017
I AM RAPHAEL
Pause. Enter into the stillness of God
within.
Reading: “I am Raphael, one of the seven
spirits who stand ever ready to enter the presence of the glory of the Lord.” (Tobias
12:1 …20).
Reflection. The story of Tobias is like one of
those we used to hear as kids which ended, “and they all lived happily ever
after”. This closing sentence was standard fare
encouraging us to know that things will turn out for the best even if
they look awful at the moment. That was the sentiment of Thomas More in the
Tower of London, in his letters to his daughter Meg, while he waiting for his
execatuion. It is the basic Christian stance.We don’t see angels accompanying
us, as Raphael did Tobias, but we must know that God does accompany us on our
journey. And that all will turn out well so long as we, and people everywhere, trust
in Him and remain in his love.
Prayer. Lord, help us to trust that you
are always with us. Amen
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