1/31/11

Lectio: Mk. 5-21-43


Meditatio: “He [Jesus] took the child by the hand and said to her, ‘Talitha koum, which means, ‘Little girl, I say to you, arise’!” Mk 5.41

Oratio: "O God, what power faith invokes!
I remember when Jairus was told his daughter had died and not to bother Jesus any further, Jesus said to him, ‘Do not be afraid. Have faith.’ When Jesus arrived at Jairus’ home, he commanded his daughter to arise and she did - How awesome!

Grant that I may always realize that only a little faith is enough to seek Your help and whether a miracle happens is up to You but there is nothing presumptuous in seeking one.
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 two miracles stories in today’s Gospel selection, the curing of the woman suffering from a hemorrhage that is intercalated (sandwiched) in the story of raising Jairus’ daughter; and let my faith be nurtured by these miracles.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 2.22-32