27/07/2021

Moses speaks to God as a friend. He implores God for the safety of his people., the motley crew that came with him from Egypt. Some of the rabble were undoubtedly Sons of Israel but there were others who had tagged along. This rabble spent some time in the desert moving their flocks from pasture to pasture. Moses used this time to become closer to God and to teaching this revelation to his companions who seem to be completely in awe of him. When God knew that Moses had done a good job the motley crew had indeed become the chosen people.

Jesus explains how he has created good souls to live in our world but that there are some born to be evil for the "enemy" is still active in the world scattering evil amongst the Good.  It is not an easy image for me to get hold of. It does sound as if some are born of the Devil. The sin of Adam is still with us all at birth it is our need for Baptism but who are the darnel? Are not all we humans children of God or are we the motley crew collected by Moses to mould into God's chosen people?

Dear Lord I am sure that I am a sinner but that I do strive to do your will. May the prayer of our Mother and the Saints fill me with gifts of the Holy Spirit so that my striving is pleasing for you and productive for me.