A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark 6:1-6

10 Minute Daily Retreat - Read the Daily Gospel with a prayerful heart.By Malcolm Davies (No.181)  And Jesus said to them, ‘A prophet is only despised in his own country, among his own relations and in his own house.'


A prophet is one who stands for the poor and marginalized and anyone who has no one to speak for them. Each one of us is called to be a prophet in word and action in our society.
We are each challenged to move from apathy to speak for those who are silenced in our society. That may include refugees and asylum seekers who are often vilified and lied about.
In a society torn by conflicting points of view, we are called to be steadfast in our role in protecting the sacredness of human life.  
I have stood in prayer outside Parliament house for the lawmakers to have a change of heart. I have at times marched with peaceful demonstrators to express my deep concern. Other people I know write regularly to their MPs and Senators.
It's critical that we do not ignore the movement of grace which empowers us to be that prophet in our world, whether through expressing concerns publically or through personal prayer.

Read the scripture slowly.Reflect on its meaning for you. Listen to God's voice in the stillness. Pray for God's blessing upon you.
Malcolm Davies