Openings … Sorrow

 

The word can make you lament for past acts or words.

those which hurt others for no good reason,

is there ever a good reason?

Let me feel sorrow for those I have wronged.

And enjoy forgiveness received and yet to come.

 

“As you enter a house, wish it peace.”

Gospel of Matthew

Openings … God’s Invitation

Imagine a day without any advertising,

A day where no one parks their car on your lawn and empties their trash in your children’s sandbox.

24 hours devoid of anger and turmoil,

A day of complete silence, only enhanced by the sounds of nature.

When all acts are blessed, work is postponed and we are replete with gratitude

This day is Sunday. God’s gift to you.

“God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work he had done in creation.”

Genesis

REFLECTION ON THE DAILY GOSPEL 12 JUNE 2013

Jesus wants us not just the teach His Word and practice His commandments, but to own them internally. This means just following reading or following the Word with our acts and mission, but also with our heart. Paul talks of this ownership of being of the Spirit when we can feel the freedom that is given by opening the door of soul so the Holy Spirit can come and rest in us, this is truly how we will be able to affect the work of God. By alignment of His will and ours, with the Holy Spirit working through us each day.