11/19/10

Lk 20.27-40

Meditatio: “Jesus said to them, ‘the children of this age marry and remarry’.” Lk 20.36

Oratio: "O God, You have a wise plan for us in this life so that we might cooperate with You in Your plan of creation.

I remember Jesus said to the Sadducees that ‘the children of this age marry and remarry’ for that is how the human race is to continue.

Grant that I may work and espouse the sanctity of marriage in the face of the present census which shows that 4 out of 10 households are not headed by a married couple.

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 look for the opportunity to speak out for the sanctity of marriage and against cohabitation and to support single parents in their efforts to raise their families.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 23.35-43