(How does today’s Gospel speak to me during this lockdown? Allow me to share a humble reflection.)
Herod
himself had sent men who arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison.
(Mark 6:2)
Like many tyrants, King Herod took whatever he wanted. John the Baptist, however, was not afraid to criticize and denounce him. However, John suffered the fate of many other activists in the history of the world who cried out for justice: he was imprisoned, tortured and killed. It would be the same with Jesus.
Sometimes this
lockdown feels like a
prison. Maybe this experience
will help me grow in solidarity with the many men and women who, still today, are imprisoned for their
commitment to justice, freedom and peace.
Abba,
Father, I present to you these brothers and sisters who, because of their
convictions and their concern for the common good, are thrown in prison,
mistreated, humiliated and sometimes executed. My confinement during this lockdown is a pale
shadow of what they endure for the sake of your Kingdom of justice, peace and
joy. May my prayer bring them something of comfort and hope.
Amen.
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