LOOK INTO THE MATTER

PRAYER PAUSE

Wednesday 2 May 2018, Athanasius

LOOK INTO THE MATTER

Enter into the stillness of God within.

Reading:  Members of the Pharisees’ party objected … The apostles and elders met to look into the matter.” (Acts 15:1-6)

Reflection. Athanasius was exiled by the Emperor five times for his resistance to Arianism which split the Church in the fourth century. Paul and Barnabas were tormented by some members of the Pharisees who had become Christians and who insisted on circumcision. Both Paul and Athanasius were rooted in the Vine we read about last Sunday (John 15) and we read again today. They were able to be strong in the face of conflict.  These were big issues. But we too are confronted with “conflicts”, choices that we have to make. The most painful ones are in relationships. “Make your home in me, as I make mine in you,” says Jesus, and if we do we believe we will fijd a way through our conflicts – even if it takes time and some pain.  

Prayer. Lord, help us to be rooted in you  so that we may face our challenges with faith and trust. Amen