Short Reflection
The Church is suffering violent persecution by the religious authorities and the disciples have scattered, Philip to Samaria, where his teaching and healing in the name of Jesus are welcomed with great joy.
Philip is prompted to continue his journey, where he meets a significant figure from Ethiopia, a eunuch whose name is not given to us, on his way home after worshipping in Jerusalem.
Philip hears the eunuch reading aloud a passage from the prophet Isaiah about the lamb led to the slaughter and wondering if this is about the prophet or another person.
Philip is invited to sit with him and proclaims the good news about Jesus. The eunuch’s response to this word is to ask for baptism.
It is significant that Philip begins where the man is at.
We can only begin our journey from where we are at this moment in time.
We can only resume our journey from where we are at now.
Not when we’ve got our ducks in order, but now.
And we need to open our ears to where the Lord is calling us.
Magister adest, et vocat te.
The Teacher is here, and calls you.
John 11:28
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Pray to discern God’s presence and to hear God’s call.
Pray for those who bring light into others’ lives.
Pray for essential workers.
Pray for us all.
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