10/26/10

Lk 13. 22-30

Meditatio: “And people will come from the east and the west and from the north and the south and recline at the table in the kingdom of God.” Lk 13.29

Oratio: "O God, You want all to be saved and be with You forever.

I remember Jesus made this clear when He answered the question whether only a few would be saved. His response assures all that salvation was not limited to the chosen people of Israel where he taught and preached but to people from all the ends of the earth who accept His message.

Grant that I may be always grateful that Jesus’ good news is meant for me and my loved ones and all that is needed is to show our acceptance by living in accordance with the great 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: Reflect on the fact that Jesus’ invitation to be part of the kingdom of God extends to all and work on engendering a deep spirit of gratitude for it.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 6.12-16