3/31/10

Lectio -Jn 13.1-15

Meditatio: “If, I, therefore, the master and teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash one another’s feet.” Jn 13.14
Mt 26.16

Oratio: "O God, your ways are amazing and inscrutable!

I remember your Son took on the role of the lowliest slave and washed the feet of his followers and told them they ought to do the same, Why? - to give us a model of service.

Grant that I may willingly serve the needs of others and especially the needs of the weak.

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: Today, I will look for opportunities to be of service to others and then to be so.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 18-1-19-42

3/30/10

Lectio -Mt 26.14-25

Meditatio: “and from that time on he looked for an opportunity to hand him over.”
Mt 26.16

Oratio: "O God, how treacherous and unthinking is the human heart!

I remember Judas, for money, spied on Jesus so he would have the best opportunity to hand him over to the chief priests.. He put a price on the ‘Priceless.’ He brought opprobrium on that day for it would be known thereafter as ‘Spy Wednesday.’

Grant that I may always reflect before I act and be willing to die rather than seriously offend you.

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: Today, I will make a conscious effort to think before I act.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 13.1-15

3/29/10

Lectio -Jn 13.21-33, 36-38

Meditatio: “So he (Judas) took the morsel and left at once. And it was night.” Jn 13.30

Oratio: "O God, why do you put up with our fickleness - our willingness to trade lasting freedom for short term, temporal gains?

I remember your Son’s closest disciples betrayed, denied or abandoned him that first Holy Week; and Judas did so after sharing with your Son the bitter herb dipped in salt at their Seder meal - which should have been a clear reminder to Judas of your bringing the chosen people out of the bitterness of slavery.

Grant that I may always receive the Eucharist with devotion and become and live what I eat.

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: Today, I will receive the Eucharist with deep appreciation of Christ alive in me.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Mt 26.14-25

3/28/10

Lectio -Jn 2.1-11

Meditatio: “They gave a dinner for him there and Martha served, while Lazarus was one of those reclining at table with him." Jn 12.2

Oratio: "O God, you revealed to us a simple way to greatness.

I remember Martha, like Jesus, served and in doing so became one of the great saints of the church.

Grant that I may always remember and follow Your simple recipe for greatness.

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: Operatio: Today, I will look for and willingly serve the needs of others.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 13.21-33, 36-38

3/27/10

Lectio - Lk 22.14-23.56

Meditatio: “He replied to him, ‘Amen, I say to you, this day you will be with me in paradise.” Lk 23. 43

Oratio: "O God, you desire a sinners return and freely forgive.

I remember as Jesus hung on the cross, He forgave the criminal hanging there beside him simply because the ‘good thief’ asked him..

Grant that I may imitate You as Your child and freely forgive others whether they ask for it or not.

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: Today, I will silently forgive anyone who hurts me.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 2.1-11

3/26/10

Lectio - Jn 11. 45-56

Meditatio: “and not only for the nation, but also to gather into one the dispersed children of God.” Jn 11.52

Oratio: "O God, you desire that all come to you.

I remember the Good News according to John makes it clear that Jesus would die not just for Your chosen people but also for all of Your children wherever they may be.

Grant that I may be ever grateful to You for loving me so.

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: Today, I will look to see all as my brothers and sisters through Christ.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Lk 22.14-2.56

3/26/10

Lectio - Jn 11. 45-56

Meditatio: “and not only for the nation, but also to gather into one the dispersed children of God.” Jn 11.52

Oratio: "O God, you desire that all come to you.

I remember the Good News according to John makes it clear that Jesus would die not just for Your chosen people but also for all of Your children wherever they may be.

Grant that I may be ever grateful to You for loving me so.

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: Today, I will look to see all as my brothers and sisters through Christ.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Lk 22.14-2.56

3/26/10

Lectio - Jn 11. 45-56

Meditatio: “and not only for the nation, but also to gather into one the dispersed children of God.” Jn 11.52

Oratio: "O God, you desire that all come to you.

I remember the Good News according to John makes it clear that Jesus would die not just for Your chosen people but also for all of Your children wherever they may be.

Grant that I may be ever grateful to You for loving me so.

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: Today, I will look to see all as my brothers and sisters through Christ.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Lk 22.14-2.56

3/24/10

Lectio -Lk 1.26-38

Meditatio: “ And the angel said to her in reply, ‘The holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God’.” Lk 1.35

Oratio: "O God, nothing is impossible for you.

I remember Mary conceived Jesus without sexual relations for You wanted Him to be truly the Son of God made man.

Grant that I may imitate Mary and do Your will and never doubt that Your outcome will come to be.

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: Today, I will ask before acting, “Is this Your will?”

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 10.31-42

3/25/10

Lectio - Jn 10.31-42

Meditatio: “but if I perform them (Father’s works) even if you do not believe me, believe the works so that you may realize [and understand] that the Father is in me and I am in the Father.” Jn 10.38

Oratio: "O God, how mysterious are your ways!

I remember Jesus revealed to the Jews,who were trying to stone him, Your indwelling in Him and His in You. Why? So that they would believe.

Grant that I may rejoice in the mystery of my baptism through which Your Spirit dwells within me for my salvation.

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: Today, I will see in the “other” God’s Spirit.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 11.45-56

3/23/10

Lectio - Jn 8.31-42

Meditatio: “ Jesus said to them, ‘If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and I am here; I did not come on my own, but he sent me’.” Jn 8.42

Oratio: "O God, why are we so slow to believe?

I remember your Son spoke plainly to the Jews that you were his Father and you sent him; but they put him to death.

Grant that I may ever rejoice in the sonship you bestowed on me at baptism and reflect it in how I live.

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: Today, I will keep uppermost in my mind what it means to be your child.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Lk 1.26-38

3/22/10

Lectio - Jn 8.21-30

Meditatio: “ So Jesus said [to them], ‘When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will realize that I AM, and that I do nothing on my own, but I say only what the Father taught me’.” Jn 8.28

Oratio: "O God, you know how hard of heart we are.

I remember your Son had to be lifted up on a cross before we believed He came from You as Your Ambassador to reveal what we needed for our salvation.

Grant that I may be docile to the teachings of the Pope and may my heart be moved to do Your will.

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: Today, I will look for Jesus’ presence in others and be attuned to what is being revealed to me through them.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 8.31-42

3/21/10

Lectio - Jn 8.12-20

Meditatio: “ Jesus spoke to them again saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life’.” Jn 8.11

Oratio: "O God, you did not want us to be in the dark about you and your great love for us.

I remember you sent your Son to be the light of the world so that in knowing Him we would know You.

Grant that I may bask in Jesus’ light through prayer, scripture reading and most especially in receiving the Eucharist for therein lies our experience of Your love in this life.

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: Today, I will strive to see others in the light of Jesus.

LEGISLATIVE ALERT!

The Heath Care Reform Reconciliation Bill is scheduled to be acted upon by the House of Representatives on Sunday and then by the Senate later this week. The bill will allow federal funding for abortions for the first time. The Federal government has always refrained from doing. Urge both Congressman Murphy and Senator Bob Casey to follow the Catholic Conference of Bishops recommendation and protect the health of the unborn and vote . “No!” You can easily email them by going to our parish web site: www. seasparish.info and click on the “Contact your Representatives” button. This will give you direct access to their web sites. Do act now! Tomorrow may be too late!

3/20/10

Lectio - Jn 8.1-11

Meditatio: “Then Jesus said, ‘Neither do I condemn you. God [and] from now on do not sin any more’.” Jn 11, b,c

Oratio: "O God, your mercy trumps justice.

I remember Jesus showed mercy to the woman caught in adultery rather than having the punishment required by law meted out to her. He did so to give her another start.

Grant that I may imitate Your Son and readily forgive and extend mercy to those who hurt me.

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: Today, I will refrain from judging others letting judgment be the Lord’s.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 8.12-20

3/19/10

Lectio - Jn 7.40-53

Meditatio: “So a division occurred in the crowd because of him.” Jn 7.43

Oratio: "O God, in your wisdom you foresaw the need to have a Vicar of Your Son.

I remember when Your Son was here on earth, those who saw him were divided as to He was - making it clear that knowledge of You and Your ways cannot be left to a democratic way.

Grant that I may always be grateful for Your establishing Your church on earth to guide us in everlasting ways.

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: Today, I will pray for the Pope that he will always be open to the Holy Spirit and guide us in the ways of peace, justice and love.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 8.1-11

Health Care Reform

The Senate version of Health Care Reform has many flaws and it fatally flawed by allowing federal funding of abortions - life and death issue. The present strategy of Congress is to have the House pass the Senate version “as is” and send it to the President for signature. Then through the Budget Reconciliation Process address the budget inequities. However, that process cannot address the issue of abortion nor many other non-budgetary flaws in the Senate version. Therefore, it is incumbent to have the House of Representatives turn down the Senate passed version. The House is expected to vote the week of March 14th.

What can you do? The National Right to Life Organization has web page which tells you how to contact your congressman and 2 Senators.

Go to www.NRLActionCenter.com and take a few minutes to use the form there to send messages to your U.S. House member and him or her to oppose the Senate passed version of health care as it is fatally flawed as it applies to abortion. You can also use the message that is already there or you can modify it. One click and it is off to your Congressman, Patrick Murphy. Remind Congressman Murphy that his vote against the Senate Version will show his conviction for the right to life of the unborn.

Your action is needed now! The Speaker of the House is presently in the process of rounding up the undecided votes so as to pass it in the House. Your action may very well keep her from getting the needed undecided votes.

Fr. Mike
3/14/10

Lectio - Jn 4.43-54

Meditatio: “Jesus said to him, ‘You may go; you son will live.’ The man believed what Jesus said to him and left." Jn 4.50

Oratio: "O God, you know our need for sings that you exist and care about us.

I remember Jesus gave us many signs, seven of which are recorded in the Gospel of John, including the healing of the royal official’s son with His word alone.

Grant that I may be alert to the signs of your presence especially in the selfless love that is around me.

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: Today, at its end I will look back and identify signs of your presence.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 5.1-16

resident Obama, Speaker Pelosi pull out all stops to pass massive pro-abortion health care bill -- the days immediately ahead will decide the issue!

Issued Monday, March 8, 2010 PLEASE ACT IMMEDIATELY ON THIS ALERT. Please forward this alert to any pro-life lists. President Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are making a final, all-out push to ram through a massive health care restructuring bill that the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) has branded "the most pro-abortion single piece of legislation that has ever come to the House floor for a vote." The health care bill (H.R. 3590) has already passed the Senate, on December 24, 2009. In order to enact it, however, Obama and Pelosi must convince a majority in the House of Representatives to also vote for the bill. The Associated Press reported on March 7: "In private pitches to Democrats, President Barack Obama says he will persuade Congress to pass his health care overhaul even if it kills him and even if he has to ask deeply distrustful lawmakers to trust him on a promise the White House doesn't have the power to keep. . . .The party's strategy calls for House Democrats, despite many misgivings, to go along with a health care bill the Senate passed in December [HR. 3590]. Obama would sign it into law, but senators would promise to make numerous changes demanded by House Democrats." "House members who vote for the Senate bill will be accountable to their constituents for what the Senate bill contains, including its pro-abortion mandates and subsidies, without regard to . . solemn assurances that Congress will revisit the issue in future legislation, or any other artifice or gimmick," said NRLC Legislative Director Douglas Johnson, in a detailed statement on the Senate bill issued by NRLC on March 5. "Any House member who votes for the Senate health bill is casting a career-defining pro-abortion vote." Even if you previously have called your representative to oppose the health care bill -- please do it again! And ask any like-minded friends and relatives to do the same. Remember, President Obama and Speaker Pelosi are putting all their muscle into this, and they are getting plenty of help from the mainstream news media. It is critical that your representative gets loud and clear guidance from the people who he or she actually represents. Click on the red telephone above, enter your zip code, and follow the easy steps to send a message to your representative in the U.S. House of Representatives! Click here to read entire alert. TAKE ACTION NOW! Time is short. Most political observers agree that if Speaker Pelosi does not succeed in ramming the Senate bill through the House by the time Congress goes into recess for Easter on March 26, the bill is effectively dead. Pelosi wants to force the vote by March 19. But, she does not yet have the votes. "I think we can get there, but I'm going to need help from any place I can get it," Pelosi told one group, according to the Los Angeles Times (March 8). Whether she succeeds or not depends on what House members hear from their constituents during the next two weeks.

National Right to Life 512 10th St., NW Washington, DC 20004-1401 202-626-8800 National Right to Life Online: www.nrlc.org www.stoptheabortionagenda.com nrlc@nrlc.org

President Obama, Speaker Pelosi pull out all stops to pass massive pro-abortion health care bill -- the days immediately ahead will decide the issue!

Issued Monday, March 8, 2010 PLEASE ACT IMMEDIATELY ON THIS ALERT. Please forward this alert to any pro-life lists. President Obama and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are making a final, all-out push to ram through a massive health care restructuring bill that the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) has branded "the most pro-abortion single piece of legislation that has ever come to the House floor for a vote." The health care bill (H.R. 3590) has already passed the Senate, on December 24, 2009. In order to enact it, however, Obama and Pelosi must convince a majority in the House of Representatives to also vote for the bill. The Associated Press reported on March 7: "In private pitches to Democrats, President Barack Obama says he will persuade Congress to pass his health care overhaul even if it kills him and even if he has to ask deeply distrustful lawmakers to trust him on a promise the White House doesn't have the power to keep. . . .The party's strategy calls for House Democrats, despite many misgivings, to go along with a health care bill the Senate passed in December [HR. 3590]. Obama would sign it into law, but senators would promise to make numerous changes demanded by House Democrats." "House members who vote for the Senate bill will be accountable to their constituents for what the Senate bill contains, including its pro-abortion mandates and subsidies, without regard to . . solemn assurances that Congress will revisit the issue in future legislation, or any other artifice or gimmick," said NRLC Legislative Director Douglas Johnson, in a detailed statement on the Senate bill issued by NRLC on March 5. "Any House member who votes for the Senate health bill is casting a career-defining pro-abortion vote." Even if you previously have called your representative to oppose the health care bill -- please do it again! And ask any like-minded friends and relatives to do the same. Remember, President Obama and Speaker Pelosi are putting all their muscle into this, and they are getting plenty of help from the mainstream news media. It is critical that your representative gets loud and clear guidance from the people who he or she actually represents. Click on the red telephone above, enter your zip code, and follow the easy steps to send a message to your representative in the U.S. House of Representatives

3/08/10

Lectio - Mt 18.21-35

Meditatio: “Jesus answered, ‘I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times’.”
Mt 18.22

Oratio: "O God, you are so merciful and forgiving.

I remember Jesus told a parable about a king forgiving a servant a huge debt simply because he asked him to give him more time - and that king was you.

Grant that I may imitate you and readily forgive others who hurt me even if they hurt me seventy-seven times.

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: Today I will forgive anyone who hurts me even if hey do ask for my forgiveness.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Mt 5.17-19

3/07/10

Lectio - Lk 4.24-30

Meditatio: “Again there were many lepers in Israel during the time of Elisha the prophet; yet not one of them were cleansed; but only Naaman, the Syrian.” Lk 4.27


Oratio: "O God, all that we receive from you is gift.

I remember Jesus made this clear when he told the Nazarenes that Elijah and Elisha, two great prophets, worked miracles for foreigners who were non-believers and not for the Israelites.

Grant that I may always ask you for what I think I need knowing whatever I receive is pure gift to which I have no claim.

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: Today I will express my gratitude to those who are gift to me.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Mt 18.21-35

Health Care Reform

The Senate version of Health Care Reform has many flaws and it fatally flawed by allowing federal funding of abortions - life and death issue. The present strategy of Congress is to have the House pass the Senate version “as is” and send it to the President for signature. Then through the Budget Reconciliation Process address the budget inequities. However, that process cannot address the issue of abortion nor many other non-budgetary flaws in the Senate version. Therefore, it is incumbent to have the House of Representatives turn down the Senate passed
version.

What can you do? The National Right to Life Organization has web page which tells you how to contact your congressman and 2 Senators.

Go to www.NRLActionCenter.com and take a few minutes to use the form there to send messages to your U.S. House member and him or her to oppose the Senate passed version of health care as it is fatally flawed as it applies to abortion. You can also use the message that is already there or you can r modify it. One click and it is off to your Congressman.

Your action is needed now! The Speaker of the House is presently in the process of rounding up the undecided votes so as to pass it in the House. Your action may very well keep her from getting the needed undecided votes.

Fr. Mike

3/06/10

Lectio - Lk 13.1-9

Meditatio: “He said to him in reply, ‘Sir, leave it for this year also and I shall cultivate the ground around it and fertilize it’.” Lk 13.8


Oratio: "O God, you are so patient with us even when we offend you with our sins.

I remember Jesus told the parable of a fig tree that did not bear fruit for three years and the owner, You, gave it another year to bear fruit.

Grant that I may never presume on your patience but when I sin and come to my senses, to immediately repent for that is the best way to express m gratitude for your patience.

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: Today I will be patient with those who are irksome.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 4.43-54

3/05/10

Lectio - Lk 15.1-3, 11-32

Meditatio: “So he got up and went back to his father. While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.” Lk 15.20

Oratio: "O God, you rejoice when the lost come to their senses and return to you.

I remember Jesus told the parable of the prodigal son to show how compassionate you are to sinners who return - embracing them, kissing them and having a party for them.

Grant that I may respond with compassion to those who offend me for that is most pleasing to you.

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: Today I will treat others with compassion and especially those who are offensive.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Lk 13.1-9

HEALTH CARE REFORM IN PRESENT FORM IS UNACCEPTABLE

The latest version of the Health Care Reform unveiled by President Obama on March 3rd should be voted against by the Congress. Despite claims to the contrary it will allow federal funding for abortion something that has never been done before.

The strategy is for the House to approve the Senate version exactly as it is. Send it to the President for his signature; and then to use the budget reconciliation process to clean up most of what the House objects. In this two step process there will be no way in which the issue of federal funding for abortion will be satisfactorily addressed.

What can you do? Since the process to be used is reconciliation, the key place to stop it now in the House. Then in the Senate. The National Right to Life Organization has web page which tells you how to contact your congressman and 2 Senators.

Go to www.NRLActionCenter.com and take a few minutes to use the form there to send messages to your U.S. House member and to your two U.S. senators to urge them to oppose the health care legislation backed by President Obama. Simply select the message there or modify it. One click and it is off to your Congressman and Senators.

Your action is needed now! The Speaker of the House is presently in the process of rounding up the undecided votes so as to pass it in the House. Your action may very well keep her from getting the needed undecided votes.

3/04/10

Lectio - Mt 21.33-43, 45-46

Meditatio: “Jesus said to them, ‘Did you never read in Scripture: The stone that the builder rejected has become the cornerstone; by the Lord this has been done and it is wonderful in our eyes’.” Lk 21.42

Oratio: "O God, although you are infinite, you reveal your will to us at our level.

I remember you sent your prophets to your Chosen people and finally sent your Son so they would know your will - but sadly they rejected all of them.

Grant that the revelations of your Son may be the cornerstone of how I live and that I reflect in by living in accordance with the law of love.
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: Today I will keep before me my duty to love others.


Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Lk 15.1-3, 11-32

3/03/10

Lectio - Lk 16.19-31

Medidatio: “Then Abraham said, "If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded by someone should rise from the dead." Lk 16.31

Oratio: "O God, you have revealed the way to you.

I remember Jesus told the parable of the rich man and Lazarus to vividly remind us you gave us Moses and the prophets for our guidance and by reflection the greatest prophet, your Son.

Grant that I may follow the law and the prophets by loving you, others, and self and I will find you.

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

Operatio: Today I will reach out to someone who needs to be treated kindly.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Lk 21.33-43, 45-46

3/02/10

Lectio - Mt 20.17-28

Meditatio: “Just so, the Son of Man did not come be be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many.” Mt 20.28

Oratio: “O God, we are your children and you desire greatness for us.

I remember Jesus told his disciples how to achieve greatness by serving others as He did.

Grant that I may strive for greatness by willingly and lovingly serving others for their good and not for what I get out of it for that was Jesus’ way.

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: Today, I will be mindful of how greatness is achieved and seek it.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Lk 16.19-31