Monday of the 2nd Week of Lent

March 8, 2004

Daniel 9:4-10

Luke 6:36-38
   
Scripture
"Jesus said to his disciples: 'Be compassionate, as your Father is compassionate'."
Reflection
It is a dark time when wrongdoing seems to be rife. Accusations fly.
While trying to mete out judgment and punishment to the wrongdoers,
more wrongdoing is heaped on the pile. Discouragement comes all too
readily. How to put it right?

It is the cultivation of small mercies that gives the most comfort--to a
family member whose political views appear utterly wrongheaded, another family member with a psychiatric disorder whose behavior triggers the worst in one; a parent, child, co-worker or spouse who quietly, or not so quietly, exasperates one. Here's how the Dalai Lama puts it:

"True compassion is not just an emotional response, but a firm
commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change, even if they behave negatively."
Mantra
Make me unwavering in compassion
by: Eloise Van Tassel
 
 
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