Saturday 13 August

Ezekiel 18: 1-13, 30-32; Psalm 51:12-15, 18-19; Matthew 19: 13-15

He laid his hands on them

In many societies there is the beautiful custom of elders blessing the young. Such blessings are sought and cherished and given lovingly. Our lives affect the others about us. We are affected by others ourselves. May our presence, words and actions be real blessings for others on the journey, especially the young.