I am stunned by the faith of the “good” thief in this passage, the tenderness of his plea. In the darkest hour of his life comes this aching, dying wish. And I’m humbled by the poignancy of Jesus’ radical welcome, even as he faces his own death. I happened to be listening to a favorite song ….

(View this reading and more resources for prayer at Daily Prayer: A resource of Forward Movement.)

This post appeared here first: Forward Day By Day – July 6, 2019

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