2/18/10

Lectio - Mt 9.14-15

Meditatio: “Jesus answered them, ‘Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast’.” Mt 9.15

Oratio: “O God, you are the source of our joy.

I remember Jesus told us this when he used the metaphor of the bridegroom to identify who He is. For in those days while the bridegroom was amongst his guests is was a time of joy and fasting, which is a sign or mourning, would be wrong.

Grant that I may fast now so that one day I may rejoice with Your.

I ask this of you, who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.”

Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.

Operatio: Fast today which means only one full meal and two partial meals.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Mt 9.14-15