Tuesday 11th August, 2009
ST CLARE.
 Deuteronomy 31:1-8. The portion of the Lord is his people—Deuteronomy 32:3-4, 7-9. Matthew 18:1-5, 10, 12-14.

  
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The portion of the Lord is his people.

What an unusual turn of phrase—what can it possibly mean? These words are an entree to two faith understandings—the covenant between God and his people and. the communion of saints.

Our fidelity to the covenant between God and his people unites us to God’s being and defines our relationships with each other. God’s being, our communion with God and our communion with each other are all mysteries that reach beyond the limitations of time and space. Further, we are closely linked to all those who through the centuries since these words were first spoken have handed on to us their fidelity to God and each other so that we can continue to be God’s portion, God’s people.

Our daily challenge is to be faithful to who we are.