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September 2010

Revised Common Lectionary : Liturgical Year "C"

Sunday 5th

Scripture:  Luke 14:25-35

Reflection:

Before we can carry our cross, we have to make some preparations. We need to know what it is that we carry, and more importantly, what we are prepared to change, to give up, in order to carry it. It is when we try to do both, carry the cross and maintain our self-centred lives, that we find ourselves in a quandary. Are you trying to carry both?

Saturday 4th

Scripture: Luke 6:1-5

Reflection:

There are times when we forget that everything we do is seen, and judged by others. Some seem to delight in examining every little detail. Using their own set of rules, they will always find fault and condemn us for our actions. But there are others who see and will truly seek to understand the kingdom. Are you a "fault finder" delighting in proving that others are not behaving as you’d expect or want them to?  Why do you do this?

Friday 3rd

Scripture:  Luke 5:33-39

Reflection:

Jesus disciples were expected to follow the traditional behaviours of followers. When they did not, questions were raised. The parable of the wineskins, perhaps tells us that the good news required a new way of looking at old patterns of behaviour. When you first felt called to follow a faith journey, did you need to change some old behaviours? Was this a difficult task? How did you manage it?

Thursday 2nd

Scripture:  Luke 5:1-11

Reflection:Peter knew he was sinful and asked Jesus to leave him. Jesus didn’t, instead he called him, and Peter followed. When you reflect back on a time in your life when you were sinful, and you recognised it, what did you do? Did you want to leave, to walk away from God, or turn towards God? It seems that today many people are opting to walk away. When they do this they deny themselves the opportunity to be healed of their sin. Did you once walk away as well? Would you do this again?

Wednesday 1st

Scripture:  Luke 4:38-44

Reflection:The people actively sought Jesus, they wanted him to stay with them. Have you ever actively sought Jesus? Where did you find him? Or perhaps your journey has been one of habit, of upbringing, and so active seeking is not something you have done? What would it take for you to change and actively seek God?