9/29/11

Lectio: Lk 10.13-16

“Yet truly, Tyre and Sidon will be forgiven more in the judgment than you will be.” Lk 10.14

“O God, You are so kind and merciful.

I remember Jesus told His disciples that even the great sinners in Tyre and Sidon will be forgiven more in the final judgement. Why? Because You take into account the time, talent and the brokeness of all your children and You desire that none of Your children be lost.

Grant that I may rejoice always in You for You are a kind and merciful God who only wants the best for Your children and only wants their love in return.

I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.

Operatio: Reflect on “God’s mercy” - available to all; to even the greatest sinners, even if our turning is only in the last moment of our lives - remember the Good Thief on the cross, remember Jesus’ words that it is not the will of His Father that He should lose anyone for whom He was sent but should bring them to eternal life. (Jn 6.39). And Jesus certainly was sent for those who were baptized because they became His brothers and sisters through it.

Tomorrow’s readings: Lk 10.17-24