Readings:
Daniel 7:2-14
Luke 21:29-33
Reflection:
The gospel tells us that ‘God is near’. If we look our side and see creation all round us, we see God. For example, the fig tree, all fruit bearing trees are a sign of God’s presence.
Look at the fruit in the bowl on the table, even what you had for breakfast and the nourishment you receive.
Perhaps they can be a source of meditation for you.
The response to the first reading today can be for us a mantra to be prayed as we move through this day
From Daniel 3:82-87 R/ v 59
Mountains and hill! bless the Lord.
Glory and eternal praise to him.
Everything that grows on the earth! Bless the Lord
Glory and eternal praise to him.
Springs of water! Bless the Lord.
Glory and eternal praise to him
Seas and rivers! Bless the Lord
Glory and eternal praise to him.
Sea beasts and everything that lives in water! Bless the Lord.
Glory and eternal praise to him.
Birds of heaven! bless the Lord.
Glory and eternal praise to him.
Animals wild and tame! Bless the Lord.
Glory and eternal praise to him.
God is present to us in all of creation.
In joyful celebration, let us begin this day.    Amen.
Peter Addicoat CP is a member of the Hobart Passionist Community.