03/05/2026

                It is not right that we should give up preaching the word of God to serve tables.

Some months or so prior to his Crucifixion, Jesus had responded to Martha's complaint that Mary was not doing her share of the work needed to prepare the meal for their guests by telling her that "Mary had chosen the better part".

We interpret this to mean that praying is the most important work that we can do in this life and that nothing  should interrupt our awareness of being in the presence of God.

In today's reading from the Acts, the Apostles had come to the realisation that they were not able to pray, lead worship and simultaneously take on responsibility for the physical needs of their commune which met in the Portico of Solomon and in the Upper Room.

Their solution to the problem was to ordain "deacons". Thus began the hierarchical structure of the Church within which the Holy Spirit has often been excluded by the worldly ambitions and jealousy of clergy. We are all "friends" of Jesus even though the "imposition of hands" designates "authority". 

On the night of his betrayal Jesus scandalised his Apostles by performing the action of a slave and washed their feet. The "true man" that is Jesus told us that "true prayer" has to be in the heart and unseen except by "Our Father who art in heaven" and in this world it is by our deeds that we show that we keep close to the Father in our hearts.

Dear Lord, help me know the peace that comes from your words "Let not your hearts be troubled" it is easy to trust in God and trust in you but I seem to beset by all sorts of stupidities and am greatly troubled that the perfect beginning you gave to Your Church has not been matched by subsequent events. It is incredible that 2000 years after your Resurrection such savagery still engulfs what was your home in this world and not one leader has emerged to right the wrong that has been done to the Arabs of Palestine. You know that I believe with my whole heart that all evil is the result of our disobedience and all weapons are brought into use by the will of individuals but why oh why are so many innocents in these days being slaughtered before they have the chance to "do your will on Earth?" The Apostles expected your imminent return and prayed "Maranatha" today I repeat that prayer and plead with you to return and complete the judgement ordained by FATHERSONHOLYSPIRIT even though as you already do know I am not yet ready to see you face to face. Lord have Mercy and let me find rest within the household you share with John and Mary, the Church of Love, The New Holy Family. Amen!

                                                    "Woman behold your son. Son behold your mother."