11/06/11

Lectio: Lk 17.1-6

“He [Jesus] said to his disciples, ‘Things that cause sin will inevitably occur, but woe to the person through whom they occur’.” Lk 17.1

“O God, You know that sin has become part of the human condition because of Adam and Eve - but that is not Your will.

I remember Jesus taught His disciples that the causes of sin are inevitable but His followers should not be the cause of sin for others.

Grant that I may avoid giving scandal to others and especially to the ’little ones’ - those whose faith is weak.

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

Operatio: Reflect on “scandal” - bad example, parading evil as good; actions - words or deeds - that are sinful and which impact on the lives of others. Resolve with God’s grace to be always guided by the law of Love so that my actions will uplift rather than take down the spiritual good that exists in all of us.

Tomorrow’s readings: Lk 17.7-10