Daily Reflections

Mark 6:30-34

When the apostles returned to Jesus from their mission, they ‘told him all that they had done and taught’ (v. 30). We can imagine the excitement and eagerness with which they crowded round Jesus, all trying to tell him what had happened to them and what they had achieved. Jesus’ response was to take them away to a quiet place to rest for a while. He knew that after their efforts they would need to rest and relax: but, more importantly, he knew that all those who seek to be active in God’s service need times of prayer and retreat. This is why Jesus himself frequently went off into the hills to pray.

In today’s hectic world, we need more than ever to make time for prayer and reflection. The world values productivity above the interior life, and regards time spent in prayer as wasted. But in fact it is in our prayer that we gain the strength and wisdom we need to live godly lives. Prayer is not a retreat from reality: it is in praying that we come in touch with reality. By coming humbly before God, we acknowledge the truth that we are created by him and wholly dependent on him. It is in prayer that we can remind ourselves of the truths of our faith and come to a deeper understanding of them.

Though many of us may not be able to go on retreat, it is important to make some time every day for prayer. In his book Agenda for the Third Millennium Pope John Paul II wrote: ‘Nourish your day with as much prayer as you can and allowing for moments of particular intimacy with the Lord, whether individually or in a group.’ Only prolonged contact with him can transform each of us inwardly into a disciple of his. It is through prayer, meditation and silent listening to God that we are enabled to speak to other people about the divine mystery, to hand it on and to bear witness to it in the presence of others. We are called to pray continually and never to lose heart (Luke 18:1).

‘Heavenly Father, we know that you long to nourish and strengthen us as we come before you in prayer. Grant us the grace to persevere in our prayer and spend time with you, so that we may grow in love for you and communicate that love to those around us.’

1 Kings 3:4-13  •  Psalm 118(119):9-14
Mark 6:30-34

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