Tuesday 3 September

SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT (M)

1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 9-11; Psalm 27;
Luke 4:31-37

Whom shall I fear?

Psalm 27 is a beautiful song of confidence in God in the midst of seeming chaos, danger and hostility. Many people in our world are literally facing all these evils. Our own suffering is often inward yet very real. King David implores the Lord to allow him to take shelter in him. We too can be at peace in our deepest selves in times of anguish if we take shelter in God. At the same time, we can hold in prayer and solidarity the millions whose suffering is far greater than ours.