The Henri Nouwen Society in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Daily Meditation: "Beyond Jealousy"

The Henri Nouwen Society in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Daily Meditation: "Beyond Jealousy"

DAILY MEDITATION: "Beyond Jealousy" Thursday, 6 July 20166  Photo courtesy of V. Dobson Jealousy arises easily in our hearts. In the parable of the prodigal son, the elder son is jealous that his younger brother gets such a royal welcome even though he and his loose women swallowed up his father's property (Luke 15:30). And in the parable of the labourers in the vineyard, the workers who worked the whole day are jealous that those who came at the eleventh hour receive the same pay as they did (see Matthew 20:1-16). But the Father says to the older son: "You are with me always and all I have is yours" (Luke 15:31). And the landowner says: "Why should you be envious because I am generous?" (Matthew 20:15). When we truly enjoy God's unlimited generosity, we will be grateful for what our brothers and sisters receive. Jealousy will simply have no place in our hearts. For further reflection... "A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot." [Proverbs 14:30] Your response... When do you feel that jealousy is justified and when not? Continue the Inspiration Purchase your copy of Henri Nouwen's book "Home Tonight".   Visit our Bookstore: United States | Canada | United Kingdom Consider our monthly giving program to sustain the ability to extend Henri's legacy and make his work available to those who seek spiritual formation and nourishment. Click here to sign up today. Text excerpts taken from Bread for the Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997 HarperSanFrancisco. All Scripture from The Jerusalem Bible ©1966, 1967, and 1968 Darton, Longman & Todd and Doubleday & Co. Inc. Scripture chosen by L. Yeskoo. STAY CONNECTED:

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