Sunday, 6 August 2017

GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT YOURSELVES

PRAYER PAUSE        


Mnday, 7 August 2017


GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO EAT YOURSELVES


Pause. Enter into the stillness of God within.


Reading: “Send the people away, and they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” “There is no need for them to go: give them something to eat yourselves.” (Matthew 14:13-21)



Reflection. Other people are a burden! They get in the way of my own agenda. I want to pursue my plans and here they are, thwarting me! The disciples felt the pressure of the crowds and wanted to send them away. But Jesus, aware of their desire to avoid responsibility, simply says, “Give them something to eat yourselves!” They must have found Jesus very trying at times! He kept knocking at the door of their selfish hearts and calling them to open up to the wider vision of a new world. They did not like it and neither do we today. Reaching out to others can be very demanding.
  

Prayer. Lord Jesus, teach us to open our hearts to others in the sure knowledge that you will help us give them something nourishing. Amen.
































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