Sunday, 25 March 2018

HE DOES NOT WAVER


PRAYER PAUSE


Monday of Holy Week, 26 March 2018


HE DOES NOT WAVER


Enter into the stillness of God within.


Reading: “Faithfully he brings true justice; he will neither waver, nor be crushed until true justice is established on earth, for the islands are awaiting his law.” (Isaiah 42:1-7)



Reflection. For one who comes from a remote island in the west this is a consoling prophecy!  But it is a painful one too. ‘Wavering’ is something I know all about.  Many times I have had a clear idea of what the gospel calls me to do but many times the price seems to be just too much.  Both David and Solomon staretd off well. But then they ‘wavered.’ Why?  Fidelity to Jesus and his way, courage to face the issues that arise and persevereance in focusing on them and seeing them through -  all seem so hard. We compromise. We fudge the issue. We do anything but face the problem squarely and unwaveringly. Perhaps it is the zenith of our life in the spirit to approach this singleness of purpose. We do achieve it sometimes.  In Holy Week we see Jesus utterly focused, totally unwavering.
 

Prayer. Lord, in this holy time grant us the grace not to waver but to embrace totally your way that leads to life and happiness. Amen   

































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