Rest Awhile
Thursday, March 15, 2012 -- Week of 3 Lent
Readings for the Daily Office (Book of Common Prayer, p. 955)
Psalms [83] or 42, 43 (morning) // 85, 86 (evening)
Genesis 46:1-7, 28-34
1 Corinthians 9:1-15
Mark 6:30-46
[Go to http://www.missionstclare.com/english/index.html for an online version of the Daily Office including today's scripture readings.]
I had a long drive yesterday and a meeting last night. Pretty tired when I woke today. In our gospel reading Jesus says, "Come away to a deserted place all by your selves and rest a while." Sounds good. But I've got obligations and can't rest today. However, I think I will give up writing a reflection piece. Except to say, I'll rest a little extra this morning while I can.
Jesus' plans for a little day off didn't work out too well. It ended up that a crowd found him, and it was a busy day. But a little past today's reading, he found a chance to go off by himself for a little mini-retreat. (Mark 6:46)
We all need some balance. Rest. Work. Prayer. Recreation. Retreat. If not today, when?
Readings for the Daily Office (Book of Common Prayer, p. 955)
Psalms [83] or 42, 43 (morning) // 85, 86 (evening)
Genesis 46:1-7, 28-34
1 Corinthians 9:1-15
Mark 6:30-46
[Go to http://www.missionstclare.com/english/index.html for an online version of the Daily Office including today's scripture readings.]
I had a long drive yesterday and a meeting last night. Pretty tired when I woke today. In our gospel reading Jesus says, "Come away to a deserted place all by your selves and rest a while." Sounds good. But I've got obligations and can't rest today. However, I think I will give up writing a reflection piece. Except to say, I'll rest a little extra this morning while I can.
Jesus' plans for a little day off didn't work out too well. It ended up that a crowd found him, and it was a busy day. But a little past today's reading, he found a chance to go off by himself for a little mini-retreat. (Mark 6:46)
We all need some balance. Rest. Work. Prayer. Recreation. Retreat. If not today, when?
Lowell
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