Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent
Reading and Reflection
When Abram prostrated himself, God spoke. The words that followed have shaped the three major religions of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. What allowed the power of God to form this covenant? Abram had to yield to God, to listen, to bow down. It was a moment of faith declaration as he laid down before God.
Have you ever laid down before God? Priests and Deacons prostrate at Ordination. It's a part of our Good Friday liturgies. Members of religious orders often prostrate before stages of vows. It is a physical sign of a spiritual surrender. We often pray on our knees and many people pray on their knees at home, too. In the next week, you will have opportunities to surrender and to worship God. Try praying prostrate and hear God speak to you.
Reminder: Communal reconciliation tonight at 7 and tomorrow at noon.
Today let us pray for St. James Parish and the
Pastoral Staff.
