Obayedul and his son Bayezid work together in Bangladesh.
The Son can do nothing of his own accord, but only what he sees the Father doing.
In Jesus’ day, it was usual for sons to take up their fathers’ work; they would learn a trade – be it carpentry, or fishing or another occupation – by watching and imitating their father. Jesus, the Son, is the same. He sees with clarity his Father’s actions and joins his work with a unity of purpose.
The Father’s work is perhaps often less clear to us, but our first reading today from Isaiah gives us some ideas. The prophet speaks words of comfort and promise to the people. The Lord is coming to restore the land, to free prisoners, to call out to those in darkness and to provide for those who hunger and thirst.
This is a vision that we at CAFOD long to see fulfilled, and this Lent we are all invited to join that work. Through our prayer, our fasting and our almsgiving we can open ourselves to God's grace and play our part in building a better world.
Prayer
God of love,
you are always at work in the world.
Open my eyes to see you
and teach me to imitate you
in serving my sisters and brothers.
Amen.
Act
If you can, please give to our Lent appeal and help our neighbours grow enough to eat this Lent.