Saturday 16 October

Romans 4:13, 16-18; Psalm 105;
Luke 12:8-12

Our father in faith

Earlier this year, on the first papal visit to Iraq, Pope Francis went to the ancient site of Ur, the birthplace of Abraham – the father in faith of the Hebrew, Christian and Muslim people. It was another blessed moment in the extraordinary pontificate of Francis, highlighting unity instead of division. “Diversity is a precious resource on which to draw, not an obstacle to eliminate.” Consider and give thanks for the rich diversity within your own family, parish, neighbourhood. Help to empower it for the good of all.