PRAYER PAUSE
Thursday 14 June 2018
YOU
HAVE LEARNT … BUT I SAY …
Enter
into the stillness of God within.
Reading: “You have learnt how it was said to our ancestors;
you must not kill, and if anyone does kill he will answer for it before the
court. But I say this to you; anyone who is angry with his brother will answer
for it before the court.” (Matthew 5:20-28)
Reflection. The “Sermon on the Mount”
is the proclamation of the arrival of the kingdom, or reign, of God. Basic principles (the Ten Commandments) that
were taught to Israel are now given their full meaning. On first coming to the gospel one would be astonished
by the boldness with which Jesus announces his message. The time has arrived. From now on relations between people are to
take on a new form. They are no longer
simply based on law and social convention. They are to be based on love and
driven by patientce and forgiveness.
Reconciliation between people and withe earth (ecology and the
environment) now demand not just contractual duty but generous self-giving love.
Prayer. Father in heaven, help us
to welcome the coming of your Son, your Word, and may your Spirit lead us to
labour in announcing your reign by the way we live.. Amen
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