5/31/10

Lectio - Mk 12.13-17

Meditatio: “So Jesus said to them, ‘Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God.’ They were utterly amazed at him.” Mk 12.17

Oratio: "O God, if we are open to Your Spirit, we will overcome conflicts in a positive way.

I remember Jesus overcame the attempted ensnarement of him by the Pharisees and Herodians over the issue of paying taxes by using Caesar’s coin and a Spirit filled question, ‘Whose image.’ And his opponents were ‘utterly amazed.’

Grant that in time of conflict I may always turn to Your Spirit for His help to diffuse it.

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 read Mk1.13-34 to see how Jesus handled a variety of conflicts with his opponents and silenced them.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Mk 12.18-27

"Have a great Memorial Day!"

5/30/10

Lectio - Lk 1.39-56

Meditatio: “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” Lk 1.45


Oratio: "O God, how benevolent You are!

I remember Elizabeth declared Mary blessed because she believed You would do what You said if she said, ‘Yes.’ In that declarative statement You gave us Mary as a role model of trust and blessedness.

Grant that I may discern Your will with the help of the Holy Spirit and simply say, ‘Yes’ to it.

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 and each day I will resolve to discern Your will with the Spirit’s help and then do it.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Mk 12.13-19

5/29/10

Lectio - Jn 16.12-15

Meditatio: “Everything that the Father has is mine; for this reason I told you that he (Spirit of truth) will take from what is mine and declare it to you.” Jn 16.15

Oratio: "O God, You are unique; yet You are three.

I remember Jesus revealed this in His farewell discourse when He proclaimed You as Father and the one who is to come after Him as the Spirit of truth who will declare Him to the world.

Grant that I may rejoice in the fact that I am made in Your image - a relational person, a person of love - imbued with Your Spirit.

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 reflect on the uniqueness of our Christian faith - faith in One God and three persons within God.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Lk 1.39-56

5/29/10

Lectio - Mk 11.27-33

Meditatio: “So they said to Jesus in reply, ‘We do not know.’ Then Jesus said to them, ‘Neither shall I tell you be what authority I do these things’.” Mk 11.33

Oratio: "O God, to the open-minded, who seek You with a sincere heart, You make Yourself known.

I remember Jesus replied to the religious elite that He would not tell them by what authority He did things was in fact a clear disclosure that He did them by Your authority for those who were open-minded knew John’s baptism was based on Your authority.

Grant that I may accept the truths which Jesus revealed and which are proclaimed for us by the Church.

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 examine myself to see where I am close-minded and resolve to guard against that tendency.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 16.12-15

5/26/10

Lectio - Mk 10.46-52

Meditatio: “Jesus said to him in reply, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ The blind man replied to him, ‘Master, I want to see’.” Mk 10.51

Oratio: "O God, You are so magnanimous and gracious to us.

I remember when Jesus asked Bartimaeus what did he want from him, Bartimaeus replied and Jesus gave him what he wanted -his sight, because of his faith.

Grant that I may realize Your Son is always asking me, ‘What do I want of him?’ and He will grant my wish if I ask him for it with faith and for my faith.

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 reflect on what I truly need Christ to do for me which like Bartimaeus will help me to follow Jesus on my faith’s journey.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Mk 11.11-26

5/27/10

Lectio - Mk 11.11-26

Meditatio: “Peter remembered and said to him, ‘Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered’.” Mk 11.21

Oratio: "O God, we can frustrate Your plans but never prevent them.

I remember Jesus cursed the fig tree, which stands for the House of Judah, because it did not bear fruit You wanted. And it withered. But then Jesus gave His life to bring about salvation for all.

Grant that I may be always open to Your will and produce the fruit you desire.

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 examine my duties to God, others and self and seek God’s help with those areas in which I am lacking so that I may produce the fruit He wants.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Mk 11.27-33

5/25/10

Lectio - Mk 10.32-45

Meditatio: “Jesus said to them (James &John), ‘You do not know what you are asking. Can you drink the cup that I drink or be baptized in the baptism with which I am baptized’?” Mk 10.38

Oratio: "O God, our time on earth is fleeting and our contribution is so insignificant. Yet You have destined us for eternal happiness.

I remember Jesus told us what little we have to do to achieve our destiny - lovingly accept the cup we are given to drink; i.e., the work you have assigned to us - and we will share in Your eternal glory.

Grant that I may fulfill my baptismal role and live as Your docile and obedient child.

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 reflect on how well I am drinking the cup God has given to me and how wonderfully He has blest me for so little on my part.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Mk 10.32-45

5/24/10

Lectio - Mk 10.28-31

Meditatio: “But many that are first will be last, and [the] last will be first.” Mk 10.31

Oratio: "O God, Your ways are not our ways and Your standards are not our standards.

I remember Your Son revealed that is not riches or status that is important. Rather it is work, sacrifice and enduring suffering for the sake of the Good News that really counts. And He promised blessings a hundred times more than we give up and eternal life as well.

Grant that I may not be concerned with whether I am first or last, but only whether I am doing 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 reflect on who I am and what I do and whether my life promote the Good News.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Mk 10.32-45

5/23/10

Lectio - Mk 10.17-27

Meditatio: “The disciples were amazed at his words. So Jesus again said to them in reply, ‘Children, how hard it is to enter the kingdom of God’!”

Oratio: "O God, Your kingdom is a gift to us if we truly want it.

I remember Jesus made this clear to the rich young man who was so attached to his possessions that he preferred them to Jesus. He only wanted Your kingdom on his terms.

Grant that I may never remain so attached to anything in this world that I would not give it up for 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 examine my life to see if I have become inordinately attached to things, and if I have, begin to release that attachment by using them to serve others in need.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Mk 10.28-31

5/22/10

Lectio - Jn 20.19-23

Meditatio: “When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord.” Jn 20.20

Oratio: "O God, peace - harmony with You, others, self and the environment - is Your plan for us.

I remember Jesus made this clear when He appeared to His disciples that first Easter Sunday evening and showed them his wounds - the result of horrible torture - and declared “peace” to them. He was able to do so because by His death he conquered the enemy of everlasting peace for us.

Grant that I may see Jesus’ wounds as a living symbol of my peace through forgiving 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 contemplate the five wounds of Jesus as the source of lasting peace through a forgiving love.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Mk 10.17-27

5/21/10

Lectio - Jn 21.20-25

Meditatio: “It is this disciple who testifies to these things and he has written them, and we know his testimony is true.” Jn 21.24

Oratio: "O God, in Your wisdom we are to rely on human testimony about things You and Your Son.

I remember the evangelist who wrote the Gospel of John made this clear when he wrote: ‘We know his testimony is true’ as he concluded the good news about Your Son and what He said and did.’

Grant that I may rely with confidence on the Pope and the bishops in union with him when they speak or write about faith or morals for You have given them to us a reliable source of Your truth.

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 and everyday when I questions about faith arise, I will look for the teachings of the Church for answers and allow any doubts to fade away like the morning clouds.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 21.20-25

5/19/10

Lectio - Jn 17.20-26

Meditatio: “I in them and you in me, that they may be brought to perfection as one, that the world may know you sent me, and that you loved them even as you loved me.” Jn 17.23

Oratio: "O God, someone once said, ‘Who am I that you should keep me in mind?’ I am like the morning dew or the summer flower - insignificant in the universe but not to You.

I remember Jesus at the Last Supper prayed that we would be brought to perfection and that You loved us as You loved Him. Why? - A gracious mystery.

Grant that I may rejoice and bask in the worthy you bestowed on 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 reflect on the worth I have in God’s eyes and rejoice in it.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 21.15-19

5/20/10

Lectio - Jn 21.15-19

Meditatio: “When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord, you know I love you.’ He said to him, ‘Tend my lambs’.”

Oratio: "O God, You know how easy our hearts go astray so You appointed a shepherd to tend and feed us. Who?

I remember Jesus after eliciting a threefold affirmation of Peter’s love for Him, commanded Peter to tend and feed His lambs and sheep (us).

Grant that I may accept the guidance and nourishment You provide for us through Peter’s successors.

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 and everyday I will humbly submit and follow the guidance of the Pope and my Archbishop.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 21.20-25

5/18/10

Lectio - Jn 17.11b-19

Meditatio: “Consecrate them in truth. Your word is truth.” Jn 17.17

Oratio: "O God, You want us to know what is; what is right; what we ought to do - and you made it possible.

I remember Jesus in His prayer to you at the Last Supper consecrated us in truth - Your word.

Grant that I may live in truth for which I was consecrated at my baptism so that I may live in You and in Your Son.

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 and everyday I will strive to live my life which reflects the word of God.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 17.20-26

5/17/10

Lectio - Jn 17.1-11a

Meditatio: “Now this is eternal life, to know you, the only true God, and the one you sent, Jesus Christ.” Jn 17.3

Oratio: "O God, in Your plan our mortal life is to be transformed to eternal life.

I remember You Son revealed in His prayer to You that this is accomplished by our knowing You as the one true God and Him as the Messiah. How simple but how profound!

Grant that I may accept Your gift of eternal life in the here and the now with a knowledge of You and Your Son that leads me 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 rejoice in Your gift of eternal life.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 17.11b-19

5/16/10

Lectio - Jn 16.29-33

Meditatio: “I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage. I have conquered the world.” Jn 16.33

Oratio: "O God, You know we are weak and fearful.

I remember You did not leave us to our own devices. Rather You gave us Your Son who conquered the world and gave us a peace which the world cannot give -Yours!

Grant that in the face of adversity that I may remember to call on Your Son for courage and He will give it to 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 savor the peace Christ has given to us.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 17.1-11a

5/15/10

Lectio - Jn 17.20-26

Meditatio: “Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory you gave me, because you loved me before the foundation of the world.” Jn 17.24

Oratio: "O God, what wonderful dignity you have bestowed on us. .

I remember Jesus in His high priestly prayer to You, spoke of us as ‘Your gift to’ Him and He rejoiced in that fact and prayed that we would share in His glory and Your love - How precious Your Son holds us!

Grant that I may live as his little brother so that those whose lives I touch in this world will come to know Him and love Him.

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 reflect on the fact that I am a “gift to” Jesus.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 16.29-33

5/14/10

Lectio - Jn 16.23b-28

Meditatio: “For the Father himself loves you, because you have loved me and have come to believe I came from God.” Jn 16.27

Oratio: "O God, how easy You have made it for us to be loved by You despite our insignificance and unworthiness.

I remember Jesus said that because we love Him, who is so easy to love, that was enough for You to love us - How wonderful for us! - How gracious of You!

Grant that I may work each day at staying in love with Your Son.

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 reflect and rejoice that the Father loves me.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 21.20-25

5/13/10

Lectio - Jn 15.9-17

Meditatio: “As the Father loves me, I also love you. Remain in my love.” Jn 15.9

Oratio: "O God, You are All-Being.

I remember Jesus revealed that we share in Your being by simply remaining in Your love - how gracious of You! - how wonderful for us!

Grant that I may cherish being with You by keeping Your commandments for that is how Your Son told us we remain in His 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 reflect on the primacy of being as defining who I am.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 16.23b-28

5/11/10

Lectio - Jn 16.12-15

Meditatio: “But when he comes, then the Spirit of truth will guide you to all truth.”
Jn 16.13a

Oratio: "O God, You know how foible and dull we are - yet You did not leave us unaided.

I remember Jesus proclaimed that the Spirit of truth would be sent to us to guide us to You - the source of all truth.

Grant that I may be open to the promptings of the Spirit, and expect it and act upon it and He will guide me 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 actively look for the Spirit especially when I receive the Eucharist.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Lk 24.46-53.


5/12/10

Lectio - Lk 24.46-53

Meditatio: “As he blessed them he parted from them and was taken up to heaven.”
Lk 24.51

Oratio: "O God, Your Son and the Spirit are united in the mystery of the Trinity.

I remember as Your Son ascended into heaven after his earthly work was completed, You sent the Spirit to be with us - how mysterious Your ways - separation yet unity.

Grant that I may rejoice in the blessings of the Ascension - Your Spirit’s presence among us and in us.

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 alert for the Spirit in others.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 15.9-17.

5/10/10

Lectio - Jn 16.5-11

Meditatio: “But I tell you the truth, it is better that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.” Jn 16.7

Oratio: "O God, how much you must love us!

I remember You did not want us to be without Your presence so You had Your Son send us the Holy Spirit to be with us until the end of time.

Grant that I may be mindful of Your Spirit and rejoice the Spirit’s presence and 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 discern the multi-faceted ways in which the Holy Spirit is in my life.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 16.12-15 and the next day’s is Lk 24.46-53.

P.S. I will be attending the Archdiocese’s Convocation of Priests for the next two days. Pray for me and for all priests.

5/09/10

Lectio - Jn 15.26-16.4a

Meditatio: “And you also testify because you have been with me from the beginning.”
Jn 15.27

Oratio: "O God, You so much want the Good News to be made known.

I remember so that people would know the Good News You sent the Advocate, Your Holy Spirit, to testify to Jesus’ authenticity as well as His disciples because they were with Him from the beginning.

Grant that I may witness to Jesus and His Good News by how I live it each day.

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 and everyday, I will strive to be a person of love for others..

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 16.5-11

5/08/10

Lectio - Jn 14.23-29

Meditatio: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” Jn 14.27

Oratio: "O God, You hade graced us with a source of calmness when matters are in turmoil.

I remember Your Son left his peace and gave it to us so we would not be troubled or afraid. He made it easy for us to accept His peace- simply to love as we ought.

Grant that I may do what I ought so that I may abide in Your peace now and forever.

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, if I am confronted with trouble, I will draw on the peace of Jesus to see me through it.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 15.26-16.4a

5/07/10

Lectio - Jn 15.18-21

Meditatio: “No slave is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you. If they kept my word, they will also keep your word.” Jn 15.20

Oratio: "O God, You forewarned us about the cost of discipleship.

I remember Jesus told us that He would be persecuted and we would also be persecuted by a world that neither knows Him or knows us.

Grant that I may rejoice in being a slave of Jesus and accept joyfully the consequences of being His disciple.

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 say a prayer for those who do not accept me as a Christian and for those who do.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 14.23-29

5/05/10

Lectio - Jn 15.9-11

Meditatio: “I have told you this so that my joy might be in you and your joy might be complete.” Jn 15.11

Oratio: "O God, You want us to be truly happy.

I remember Jesus gave us a simple prescription for happiness - love - and we do so by keeping Your commandments.

Grant that I may keep Your commandments so that Jesus may remain in me and my joy will be complete.

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 reflect on Jesus’ dwelling within me.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 15.12-17

5/06/10

Lectio - Jn 15.12-17

Meditatio: “No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”
Jn 15.13

Oratio: "O God, You, who have everything, want us as your friends.

I remember Jesus revealed this when he commanded us to love one another. And He showed his friendship for us in an extraordinary way. He laid down His life for us -Wow!

Grant that I may live as a true friend by loving others as You have loved 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 make a special effort to be a friend to some one in need.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 15.18-21

5/04/10

Lectio - Jn 15.1-8

Meditatio: “I am the vine and my Father is the vine grower.” Jn 15.1

Oratio: "O God, what a wonderful analogy You have given us as to Your role and Your Son’s role in our salvation.

I remember Jesus likened You to the vine grower and Himself as the vine. He then said we were the branches which You prune so that we might bear more fruit.

Grant that I may always remain attached to Your Son so that I may do all things and endure all things out of love and bear fruit which will last.

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 reach out in Jesus’ name and do things for others.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 15.9-11

5/03/10

Lectio - Jn 14.27-31a

Meditatio: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.” Jn 14.27

Oratio: "O God, how wonderfully you treat us.

I remember Jesus gave us His peace - His ‘shalom’ - His messianic blessing of adoption, redemption and everlasting life with You.

Grant that I may bask in Your ‘peace’ and my heart will never be troubled or afraid of Satan’s power.

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 reflect on the blessing of Jesus’ peace.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn15.1-8

Lectio Divina - The Study and Meditation on Sacred Scripture

Beginning this Church Year (November 29, 2009) I have been sharing via group e-mails the Scripture verse which struck me most from my daily use of Lectio Divina and as well as my prayer which Lectio Divina generated for me. I use one of the readings from the next day's Lectionary for my daily Lectio material. If you decide to use Lectio Divina, you can use any biblical passage to be studied including simply using my selection. For your convenience, I will end my email with the citation to the next day's Lectionary selection that I will be using. Below are the steps of Lectio Divina- the reading and studying of the divine text..

Lectio - Slowly read the chosen text in a low voice. Kiss the book of the Word. It is a love letter which is not read by making a grammatical or a logical analysis! Read it twice.

Meditatio - Ponder the text that you selected and read. Reread it for the third time. Select a word or phrase or verse that impresses you. Meditate on it. Write down this preferred word, phrase or verse and leave it in view. This will be your day's precious gem.

Oratio — Make a prayer which comes to you from your mediation on the gem. The prayer should have four parts: "0 God.... I remember..... Grant that ..... I ask this of you, who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen."

Contemplatio —Keep silence and remain still in recollection. This is a time for an elevation of the soul to God in silent waiting Silence takes the place of language in God's company.

Operatio: Take something from this study into your daily life.

I hope that my daily sharing of the results of my Lectio Divina will encourage you to make it part of your spirituality. I have been using Lectio daily since 2006 and I have found that 20" to 30" involved, was and is very small as to what I get out of it.

Father Pop-Pop


5/02/10

Lectio - Jn 14.6-14

Meditatio: “If you ask anything of me in my name, I will do it.” Jn 14.14

Oratio: "O God, we are so insignificant yet You are always mindful of us and respond to our needs.

I remember Jesus told Philip that if we ask anything in His name, He will do it so that You may be glorified. How! Because You dwell in Jesus.

Grant that le may approach You with my needs and ask for them in Jesus’ name knowing You will grant whatever is for my ultimate good and Your glory.

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 identify and pray for a need that will glorify the Father.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn14.27-31a

5/01/10

Lectio - Jn 13.31-33a, 34-35

Meditatio: “This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Jn 13.35

Oratio: "O God, You want all to readily know Your children.

I remember Jesus told us a very simple but profound way in which the mark of Your children would be readily seen - “in their love for one another.”

Grant that love may always be my vocation so that I remain Your faithful child.

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 go out of my way to show my love for someone.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn14.6-14