Betrayed – Reflection on Luke 9:43b-45
Among other spiritual guides, Fr. Henri Nouwen passionately proclaims that we “are beloved children of God.” We are also children of human parents. Our willingness to participate as children of God and parents influences the balance and mingling of our human and divine natures. Being aware of the divine within means if we are not watchful, our human nature can cause us to be betrayed into deep negative emotions. Taking time to comprehend truths such as the potential of God’s unconditional love allows us to understand why our brother Jesus’s life led to the Cross. We can see through Jesus’ eyes to help love manifest to others. In prayer, ask God to let you be spiritually on the Cross so you can see what Jesus sees.
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Additional Ordinary Time Reflections
Luke 9:43b-45 Scripture*
Jesus Again Foretells His Death
While everyone was amazed at all that he was doing, he said to his disciples, 44 “Let these words sink into your ears: The Son of Man is going to be betrayed into human hands.” 45 But they did not understand this saying; its meaning was concealed from them, so that they could not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying.
Additional Thoughts
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