9/29/10

Lk 10.1-12

Meditatio: “Into whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace to this household’.” Lk 10.5
Oratio: "O God, how inviting you are!

I remember Jesus instructed his disciples upon entering a home to first extend “peace” to the household and then anounce the kingdom of God is at hand and heal all that are there - How could we not accept such a proclamation!

Grant that I may always abide in the peace of Christ and extend it to others.

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 as to whether I am a source of peace for others? If not, resolve to make a concerted effort to be such a source.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 10.13-16

9/30/10

Lk 10.13-16

Meditatio: “Whoever listens to you, listens to me. Whoever rejects you, rejects me. And whoever rejects me, rejects the one who sent me.” Lk 10.16
Oratio: "O God, You have made the way to You so simple - but we complicate it.

I remember Jesus taught we must listen to the ones whom he sends and put what we hear into practice.

Grant that my ears may be always open to hear Your words and my heart always willing to put Your words into practice.

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: Resolve to read and study scripture daily for in the words of St. Jerome, whose memorial we celebrate today, “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.”

Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 18.1-5, 10

9/28/10

Jn 1.47-51

Meditatio: “And he (Jesus) said to him (Nathaniel), ‘ Amen, Amen, I say to you, you will see the sky opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man.” Jn 1.51

Oratio: "O God, how wonderful a destiny You have in mind for us.

I remember Jesus revealed that we will see angels giving praise and worship to Him - how awesome for us to be in the place of the angels.!

Grant that I may imitate Nathaniel and be a person in whom no duplicity is found so that I may come to the place of destiny promised to 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 role of angels and allow them to energize and motivate me in giving the Lord praise and worship so that I may begin now to prepare for my final destiny.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 10.1-12

9/26/10

Lk 9.46-50

Meditatio: “An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest.” Lk 9.46

Oratio: "O God, You know how fickle we are - yet You do not withhold Your love from us.

I remember late in Jesus’ public ministry His disciples were only concerned with their greatness and He admonished them and to their dismay they learned that the greatest was
the least - a child - one who has no rights or standing.

Grant that I may always be a humble servant of Yours.

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 my motives for ministry and purge those which are inconsistent with humble service.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 9.51-56

9/26/10

Lk 9.46-50

Meditatio: “An argument arose among the disciples about which of them was the greatest.” Lk 9.46

Oratio: "O God, You know how fickle we are - yet You do not withhold Your love from us.

I remember late in Jesus’ public ministry His disciples were only concerned with their greatness and He admonished them and to their dismay they learned that the greatest was the least - a child - one who has no rights or standing.

Grant that I may always be a humble servant of Yours.

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 my motives for ministry and purge those which are inconsistent with humble service.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 9.51-56

9/25/10

Lk 16.19-31

Meditatio: “Then Abraham said, ‘If they will not listen to Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded is someone will rise from the dead’.” Lk 16.31

Oratio: "O God, You reach out to us, You probe us - but we often harden our heats.

I remember Jesus told the parable of the rich man and the poor man, Lazarus, whose situations were reversed after they died and the chilling statement Abraham made that the rich man’s brothers would not be persuaded by someone (Jesus) who would rise from the dead.

Grant that my heart, mind and soul may always open to the Risen Christ and His 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 the parable of the rich man and Lazarus and see how well I am carrying out its message of concern for the poor in the here and the now and how I could show greater concern.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 9.46-50

9/24/10

Lk 9.43b-45

Meditatio: “Pay attention to what I am telling you. The Son of Man is to be handed over to men.” Lk 9.44

Oratio: "O God, You are always here for us, guiding us, shaping us - but we do not always pay attention.

I remember Jesus told his disciples He would be crucified and He admonished them to pay attention to what He was saying - but they did not.

Grant that I may be open to the movement of Your Spirit in my 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 reflect on my attention span as to the things God is saying to me in my daily life and resolve to be always open to what He is saying to me especially through events of the day and the people He puts in my life each day.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 16.19-31

9/22/10

Lk 9.7-9

Meditatio: “But Herod said, ‘John, I beheaded. Who then is this what whom I hear such things?’ (And) he kept trying to see him.” Lk 9.9

Oratio: "O God, Your want all to find You.

I remember even Herod the Tetrarch, who beheaded John, was serious about Jesus and kept trying to see him - how ironic!

Grant that the curiosity that you implant in us will lead me to a deeper relationship with 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 try to identify the views of my faith where I am curious - and then resolve to follow those promptings and see where they lead me.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 9.18-22

9/23/10

Lk 9.18-22

Meditatio: “Once when Jesus was praying in solitude and the discipleswere with him, he asked them, ‘Who do the crowds say that I am’?” Lk 9.18

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

I remember Jesus asked his disciples as to whom the crowds say that He is and then asked them the same question.

Grant that I may answer this question by saying, “You are my Abba and Your Son is my brother’.”

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 prayer, I will reflect on the fact that God, the Father, is my daddy and God, the Son, is my brother - and how awesome that is for me.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 9.43b-45

9/21/10

Lk 9.1-6

Meditatio: “He said to them, ‘Take nothing for the journey, neither walking stick nor sack, nor food, nor money, and let no one take a second tunic’.” Lk 9.3

Oratio: "O God, Your ways are so strange to us.

I remember Jesus sent out the 12 on their first missionary journey and told them to take nothing with them including no extra clothes, or food or money - how foolish!
Grant that I may see that what You want from me is total reliance on You in serving 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: Examine those areas of my life where I am still attracted to material things and still rely on them; and then resolve to seek total detachment from things in serving the Lord and total reliance on the Lord.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 9.7-9

9/20/10

Mt 9.9-13

Meditatio: “Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice’. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” Mt 9.13

Oratio: "O God, Your ways are so different from our ways.

I remember Jesus called Matthew, a tax collector and known sinner, to be one of his Apostles to spread the good news - how ironic! He called a sinner to reform sinners!

Grant that I may be always open to Your surprising ways and look for You where I would least expect to find 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: Resolve to be open to the mystery of God at work in everyone and revere them.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 9.1-6

9/19/10

Lk 8.16-18

Meditatio: “For there is nothing hidden that will not come to light, and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light.” Lk 8.17

Oratio: "O God, You want us to be forthright and without guile.

I remember Jesus told a parable about the Lamp and in one of the punch lines He made it clear that is what we must be for He said that everything that is hidden or that is a secret will be made known.

Grant that I may be honest and open in my dealings and relationships.

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: Reflect - Am I the same inside as I project on the outside? Resolve to be authentic and reflect God’s standards in my life.

Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 9.9-13

9/18/10

Lk 16.1-13

Meditatio: “And the Master commended that dishonest steward for acting prudently.” Lk 16.8

Oratio: "O God, You want us to use our talents in serving you.

I remember Jesus made this clear when He paradoxically commended a dishonest steward for acting prudently when he learned he would lose his stewardship position by giving steep discounts to his master’s debtors.

Grant that I may imitate the dishonest steward and use my abilities in the circumstances I find my self to serve God.

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: Reflect on whom do I routinely serve - myself or my God? Do I serve God with the same ingenuity that I use when I pursue my own business.? If not, begin to do so.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 8.16-18

9/15/10

Lk 2.33-35

Meditatio: “(And you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Lk 2.35

Oratio: "O God, in Your wisdom sorrows are part of the human condition.

I remember Your blessed daughter, Mary, was not spared the sorrows of this life beginning with the prophecy of Simeon at the presentation of Your Son in the Temple.

Grant that when sorrows befall me or a person I know, that I may see it as an occasion to open my heart to those who are sorrowing as Your beloved daughter did.

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: Remember that the sorrows of others which are revealed to me are privileged and sacred moments and a time for empathy.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 7.36-50

9/15/10

Lk 7.36-50

Meditatio: “But he said to the woman, ‘Your faith has saved you; go in peace’.” Lk 7.50

Oratio: "O God, You desire all to be reconciled with You.

I remember Your Son forgave the sinful woman because among other things she showed her faith by her tears.

Grant that I may show forth love to others for love is a a consequence of faith and being forgiven.

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: Reflect on the fact that I have been forgiven often and much by the Lord and have I shown my gratitude by loving more?

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 8.1-3

9/16/10

Lk 8.1-3

Meditatio: “Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward, Chuza, Susanna, and many other who provided for them (Jesus and the 12) out of their means.” Lk 8.3

Oratio: "O God, all are precious in Your eyes.

I remember Jesus broke with the 1st century rabbis’ protocol and not only spoke with women but allowed them to accompany him on his journey through Galilee and accepted financial support 12 from them for the 12 and himself.

Grant that I may act contrary to the culture of my age that Is contrary to Christ’s culture.

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: Reflect on the prejudices of my time and whether I have been infected by them. If so, to make a conscious effort to treat all with love.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 8.4-15

9/17/10

Lk 8.4-15

Meditatio: “He (Jesus) answered, ‘Knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been granted to you but to the rest, they are made known through parables so that they may look but not see, and hear but not understand’.” Lk 8.10

Oratio: "O God, at times Your revealed words are hard to understand.

I remember Jesus said that He has revealed to His disciples the mysteries of the kingdom of God but to rest it is revealed only in parables so that they might not see nor understand - how puzzling since Your Son came to save all.

Grant that I may always remember that the truth in the Bible is based not just the literal interpretation of a text, but that the conclusion is supported by the context, the book it is a part and the Bible as a whole.

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: Remember always that I can read the Bible for the purpose of inspiration but that if I read the Bible to ascertain a truth, I must do the hard work of interpretation or simply rely on the Church for its meaning.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 16.1-13

9/15/10

Lk 7.36-50

Meditatio: “But he said to the woman, ‘Your faith has saved you; go in peace’.” Lk 7.50

Oratio: "O God, You desire all to be reconciled with You.

I remember Your Son forgave the sinful woman because among other things she showed her faith by her tears.

Grant that I may show forth love to others for love is a a consequence of faith and being forgiven.

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: Reflect on the fact that I have been forgiven often and much by the Lord and have I shown my gratitude by loving more?

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 8.1-3

9/16/10

Lk 8.1-3

Meditatio: “Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward, Chuza, Susanna, and many other who provided for them (Jesus and the 12) out of their means.” Lk 8.3

Oratio: "O God, all are precious in Your eyes.

I remember Jesus broke with the 1st century rabbis’ protocol and not only spoke with women but allowed them to accompany him on his journey through Galilee and accepted financial support 12 from them for the 12 and himself.

Grant that I may act contrary to the culture of my age that Is contrary to Christ’s culture.

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: Reflect on the prejudices of my time and whether I have been infected by them. If so, to make a conscious effort to treat all with love.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 8.4-15

9/13/10

Lectio - Jn 3.13-17

Meditatio: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes might have eternal life.” Jn 3.16

Oratio: "O God, how You love us!

I remember You sent Your only Son to us and to his death so that we might have eternal life with You- how incredible Your love for us!

Grant that I may honor Your love by being a person of selfless love for others.

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: Resolve to show my gratitude to God by being an instrument of His love to those whose lives I touch.

Tomorrow’s reading - Jn 19.25-27

9/12/10

Lectio - Lk 7.1-10

Meditatio: “They (the elders) approached Jesus and strongly urged him to come, saying, ‘He deserves to have you do this for him’.” Lk 7.4

Oratio: "O God, You do things for us not because we deserve it, but because You love us.

I remember Jesus cured the slave of the centurion not because he deserved it as the elders had urged, but because of the Centurion’s faith.

Grant that I may do my part to bring back those who are lost for that brings such great joy 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: Reflect on my attitude when I go to prayer. Do I ask God because I believe I believe God will act out of love; or only because I or the other deserves it. If the latter, purify my approach and approach my prayers of petition knowing God acts out of love on my requests.

Tomorrow’s reading - Jn 3.13-17

9/11/10

Lectio - Lk 15.1-32

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

Oratio: "O God, how You long for all of us!

I remember Jesus told a parable of the prodigal son whose father when he caught sight of him, was filled with compassion and ran to him and embraced and kissed him - how magnaimous of a gesture to a son who had treated his father so badly.

Grant that I may do my part to bring back those who are lost for that brings such great joy 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: Reflect - Do I reach out with open arms and a heart full of love to those who have left the Father’s house? If not resolve to do so, for that is the effective dynamic of the prodigal Father.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 7.1-10

9/10/10

Lectio - Lk 6.43-49

Meditatio: “I will show you what someone is who comes to me, listens to my words, and acts on them. ” Lk 6.47

Oratio: "O God, You graciously revealed the keys to your kingdom to us.

I remember Jesus said we must come to Him, listen to Him and act on His words. If we do, we will build our life of faith on a solid foundation.

Grant that I may gratefully accept the keys to the kingdom and use them.

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: Reflect on my faith. Is it Christ-centered and based on the dynamics of coming, listening and acting on the Jesus’ words? If not, take steps to rectify any defects in my faith’s foundation so that at the end of this life, I may achieve what God wants for me, eternal life with Him.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 15.1-32

9/08/10

Lectio - Lk 6.27-38

Meditatio: “But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you.” Lk 6.29

Oratio: "O God, Your ways are amazing,

I remember Jesus proclaimed we should love our enemies and be good to those who hate us - how contrary to our intstincts!

Grant that I may heed Your advice and with other like-minded people, become leaven for peace.

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

9/09/10

Lectio - Lk 6.39-42

Meditatio: “Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’‘s eye, but do not perceive the beam in your own?” Lk 6.41

Oratio: "O God, judgment belongs to you for You alone see the heart.

I remember Jesus warned about judging others in a parable that was both humorous and pointed. He likened our judging others to noticing the splinters in their eyes while ignoring the beam in our own eye.

Grant that I may stop judging others lest in judging I also be rightly judged by 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: Reflect on my habitual daily acts to see if I needless and unthinkingly judge others. If so, turn such judging on myself and this turning when it becomes habitual, will overcome my tendency to judge others.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 6.43-49

9/07/10

Lectio - Mt 1.1-16, 18-23

Meditatio: “Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall call him Emmanuel’.” Mt 1.23

Oratio: "O God, Your word is trustworthy.

I remember Matthew, the Evangelist, through his genealogy showed Your Son was a descendant of Abraham and David and the son of the Immaculate Virgin Mary.

Grant that I may always put my trust in Your Word as found in Scripture for it is for my good and 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: Resolve to make Lectio Divina part of my daily spirituality for it puts me in touch with God’s word in a wonderful way and enriches me in the process.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 6.27-38

9/06/10

Lectio - Lk 6.12-19

Meditatio: “When day came, he called his disciples to himself, and from them he chose Twelve, whom he also called Apostles.” Lk 6.13

Oratio: "O God, You desire that we be in communion with You and Your Son showed this in a striking way.

I remember before he chose the twelve apostles, he spent the whole night in prayer.

Grant that I may daily and routinely go to prayer and also in times of special need knowing communion with You is also the best for me and will also lead to the best decisions.

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: Jesus spent a whole night in prayer, I have never done so. This year when I go on retreat, I will try to emulate His example.

9/05/10

Lectio - Lk 6.1-11

Meditatio: “But they (Scribes and Pharisees) became enraged and discussed together what they might do to Jesus.” Lk 11.11

Oratio: "O God, You not only put up with us even though at times we are hard-hearted, but You continue to bless us.

I remember the Scribes and Pharisees became enraged with Jesus because he cured a man with a withered hand on the Sabbath because in their view it violated the Sabbath rest.

Grant that I may let love be my guide in interpreting Your commands for all you really ask of us is to love rightly.

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: Reflect on whether “love” is my guiding principle in what I think, in what I say and in what I do. If not, begin, with God’s grace to make it so.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 6.12-19

9/04/10

Lectio - Lk 14.25-33

Meditatio: “Which of you wishing to construct a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if there is enough for its completion.” Lk 14.28

Oratio: "O God, You desire and You deserve first place in our lives.

I remember Jesus told a parable about the cost of discipleship stating clearly it must have priority over all including father, mother, wife and children.

Grant that I may give You the total dedication You deserve.

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: Reflect on my discipleship - Is there anything or anyone whom I put before the Lord? Is so, seek God’s grace and accept it so as to put God as number one in my life.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 6.6-11

9/03/10

Lectio - Lk 6.1-5

Meditatio: “Then he said to them, ‘The Son of Man is Lord of the Sabbath’.” 6.5

Oratio: "O God, You want a love relationship with us and not a legalistic one.

I remember Jesus when the Pharisees criticized his disciples for picking and eating grain heads on the Sabbath, which in the Pharisees’ view was violating the Sabbath for it was considered work..

Grant that I may remember that it is my love You want and not simply obedience to Your commandments.

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: Reflect on my relationship with God. Purge those aspects that reflect legalism so that love alone predominates my friendship with the Trinity.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 14.25-33

9/02/10

Lectio - Lk 5.33-39

Meditatio: “[And] no one who has been drinking old wine desires new, for he says,
‘The old is good’. Lk 5.39

Oratio: "O God, You know how we become so fixed in our ways and are not open to change.

I remember Jesus admonished the Pharisees who were not open to the new way He was proclaiming letting them know that they were stuck in the old ways of relating to God.

Grant that I may not be open to Your ways and drink deeply of it for Your ways are very good.

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: Reflect on the unease I am experiencing with the changes in some of the language and gestures in the Roman Missal that will be implemented next Advent and realize that I must drink the new wine and that I will find that the changes are very good for me and for those whom I serve.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 6.1-5

9/01/10

Lectio - Lk 5.1-11

Meditatio: “When they brought their boats to the shore, they [Peter, James, John] left everything and followed him.” Lk 5.11

Oratio: "O God, You gave us everything and You deserve everything from us.

I remember Peter, James and John left everything - their boats, their jobs, their families - and followed Your Son - how generous was their response.

Grant that I may not be afraid to ‘put out to the deep waters’ with Jesus and leave everything for You and to advance Your kingdom here on earth..

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: Reflect - am I holding back for myself that which I should be giving over to Jesus. If so, ask for the grace to give it up for the Lord; and then with the help of God’s grace, do so.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 5.33-39