Monday, 17 September 2018

THE LORD FELT SORRY FOR HER


PRAYER PAUSE


Tuesday 18 September, 2018


THE LORD FELT SORRY FOR HER


Enter into the stillness of God within.


Reading ”When the Lord saw her he felt sorry for her. “Do not cry,” he said, (Luke 7:11-17)


Reflection. This passage starts with, “Jesus went o a town called Nain.”  The sudden change of name to the title “Lord” alerts us to something. This is one of Jesus’ “signs” or “miracles” but it is given great solemnity by Luke.  In this brief ep[isode we  are given a glimpse of our compassionate God, reaching down to suffering humanity and raising us up . The power of the moment was not lost on the bystanders. They were “filled with awe.”  “God has visited his people.” We pause to allow the suffering of our world today to soak into our consciousness and hearts.  And we pray to be able to bring that consolation of God to those in great distress.”.  .


Prayer. Lord, help us to show your compassion to our suffering sisters and brothers and especially the children who are caught up in traumas over which they have no control.   Amen 






































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