PRAYER PAUSE
Monday 19 February 2018
TAKE
POSSESSION OF THE KINGDOM
Enter
into the stillness of God within.
Reading: “Come, you whom my Father
has blessed, take for your heritage the kingdom prepared for you since the
foundation of the world.” (Matthew 25:31-46)
Reflection. After some days of
introduction, the course of Lent kicks in with a reflection on our
relationships. How do we relate to others? Do we give value to the fundamental
call of the Good News: “love one another as I have loved you.” It is there in
the prescriptions of Moses; “you must not deal deceitfully with your neighbour”
(Leviticus 19). And Jesus gives details about developing a compassionate heart
towards those who hunger, thirst, lack the necessities of life or are in pain
or isolation. Those who respond become the “inheritors” of the kingdom. It is
noticeable Jesus does not say, “you must believe or be baptised,” but it maks
it a whole deal easier. In fact, to be a disciple of Jesus urges us towards
compassion for others.
Prayer. Lord, give us a
compassionate heart this Lent. Help us to see the pain of people, especially
those within reach of us. And help us to have the courage to act. Amen.
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