Memorial of Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church

Memorial of Saint Leo the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church

Reflection

“For the ruler of all shows no partiality, nor does he fear greatness, Because he himself made the great as well as the small, and provides for all alike; but for those in power a rigorous scrutiny impends.”
–Wisdom 6:7-8

Prayer

God of Justice,

No heart can hide from your gaze. You gave us this life and give us each breath, and in the end you will ask what we’ve done with these gifts (and others besides). Let such a reality inspire us rather than cause us concern. For a day will come when—despite our many failures at fairness—the wrongs will in fact be put right and the powerful will be held to account. Until then, loving God, let us be glad for your provision, trusting that you never play favorites like we do, and your eyes are fixed on all. Give us today all that we need to do what is right, take care of each other, and seek justice. Amen.

Call to Action

Consider today the power I’ve been given in the role I perform, whatever it is. Take a moment and offer that power to God, that God might show me the way to use it for the cause of justice
and peace.