Tuesday 10 February

St. Scholastica (Memorial)

Genesis 1:20-2:4; Psalm: 8; Mark 7:1-13

Life and goodness

God made creation for the life and well-being of all existence. Made in the image of God, human beings are given the task of caring for God’s creation with God’s life-giving and well-being intention in mind. Exploitation for selfish ends is contrary to God’s command; and those who twist laws and regulations to suit themselves and for their own profit are guilty of giving lip-service to God. In the use of material things and in our dealings with people we must always endeavour to do what is wholesome and life-giving