Monday, April 11, 2022
Compassion and justice
An excerpt from Isaiah 42:3-4 (NRSV)
A bruised reed he will not break and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. He will not grow faint or be crushed until he has established justice in the earth; and the coastlands wait for his teaching.
Reflection from The Rev. Anne B. Jolly,
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church:
What image comes to mind when you hear “justice”? Many people think of a courtroom, a gavel, and a judge, while others have found that to be far from justice. Today’s reading gives us the image of compassion and tenderness for the weakest and most vulnerable among us. This image of justice tends to those hurt and suffering, and seeks support and reconciliation for them. Isaiah calls us to seek out the bruised reed and the dimly burning wick, to care for them, and give them strength. How can we join God in seeking justice for the most vulnerable among us?
For further study and prayer, the readings assigned for today are:
Isaiah 42:1-9; Psalm 36:5-11; Hebrews 9:11-15; John 12:1-11
MUSIC
“Lift Every Voice and Sing”
arr. Amanda Bradshaw
Lift every voice and sing
‘til earth and heaven ring
with the harmonies of liberty.
Tags: Holy Week 2022