11 Jul 2022
Living and Praying Liturgy Well
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Hear the word of the Lord,
you rulers of Sodom!
Listen to the teaching of our God,
you people of Gomorrah!
What to me is the multitude of your sacrifices?
says the Lord;
I have had enough of burnt-offerings of rams
and the fat of fed beasts;
I do not delight in the blood of bulls,
or of lambs, or of goats.
When you come to appear before me,
who asked this from your hand?
Trample my courts no more;
bringing offerings is futile;
incense is an abomination to me.
New moon and sabbath and calling of convocation—
I cannot endure solemn assemblies with iniquity.
Your new moons and your appointed festivals
my soul hates;
they have become a burden to me,
I am weary of bearing them.
When you stretch out your hands,
I will hide my eyes from you;
even though you make many prayers,
I will not listen;
your hands are full of blood.
Wash yourselves; make yourselves clean;
remove the evil of your doings
from before my eyes;
cease to do evil,
learn to do good;
seek justice,
rescue the oppressed,
defend the orphan,
plead for the widow.
Scripture passage from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright 1989, 1993, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
11 July 2022 @ 7:45 pm
Thank you for the word.
12 July 2022 @ 1:39 am
Yes! We must make Justice and Mercy our aim as we listen and live the Word.
Thank you, Sr. Megan for your challenging and insightful reflection from today’s reading.
May the Holy Spirit continue to bless your preaching.
Gratefully,
Sr. Brigid, OP
12 July 2022 @ 8:12 am
I am a Presbyterian minister, and have often been privileged to lead retreats or preach for Catholics. The most painful part is not being able to join with Jesus and the family at the table.
Thank you Megan for your words.
Marg Schrader NZ
12 July 2022 @ 8:20 am
Thank you Megan. I am a Presbyterian minister and often have the privilege of preaching or leading clergy retreats for Catholics.
One day I found myself sobbing in the pew as I watched everyone else join Jesus for the family meal.