5.31.11

Lectio: Jn 16.12-15

"But when he comes, the Spirit of Truth, he will guide you in all truth.” Jn 16.13a

"O God, You know how easy it is for us to be led astray - but that is not what You want for us.

I remember Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit to guide us in all truth and He delivered on His promise.
Grant that I may be always open to the promptings of the Holy Spirit and especially as manifested in the Magisterium and in the good people who surround me.

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

Operatio: Reflect on the presence of the Holy Spirit - Who reflect His presence? How can I tell? Those whose manifest God mercy to others especially through practicing the corporal works of mercy have the Holy Spirit acting within them. Resolve to be attentive to them when they speak of matters that are of concern to You.

Tomorrow’s reading: Mt 5.13-19

5.30.11

Lectio: Lk 1.39-56

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

"O God, Your word is true and the source of our joy.

I remember Elizabeth declared to Mary that she was blessed because she believed in Your word - and we know she is honored as being blest among all women.
Grant that I may be always believe in Your words as proclaimed by Your Son so I, too, may be blest by resurrected life - my ultimate joy and source of blessedness.

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

Operatio: Reflect on Jesus’ words - They are the source of life - present and eternal; They are the source of joy and meaning to life. Resolve to not only meditate on His words but to put them into practice for belief means to act on what one believes.
Tomorrow’s reading: Mt 5.13-19

5.28.11

Lectio: Jn 15.26-16.4a

"When the Advocate comes whom I will send you from the Father, the Spirit of Truth that proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me.” Jn15.26

"O God, You know that is difficult for us to know what is true but You have provided a solution for this when it comes to knowing what is important about You and Your wishes.

I remember Jesus sent the Advocate, the Spirit of Truth, from You and Him to testify for Your Son and His message. What a boon for us!
Grant that I may be always open to the Spirt especially as He is present in the infallible pronouncements fo the Pope or in the Church’s Ecumenical Councils.

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

Operatio: Reflect on the truth about God - Where did I first learn it? Where do I now look for it? Do I believer the Holy Spirit guides the Church and us through the Church? Resolve, to accept all that the Church teaches about God and about God’s wishes as that will assure me the guidance of the Spirit in my journey to the Father.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn Lk 1.39-56

5.28.11

Lectio: Jn 14.15-21

"And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always.” Jn 14.16

"O God, how kind and gracious of You to continually watch over and protect and guide us.

I remember Jesus said He would not leave them orphans but that You would give us the Holy Spirit Who would be with us always - what a gift!
Grant that I may be always aware of the Holy Spirit dwelling with in me and allow Him t have full sway in my life and so live as a true child of Yours.

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

Operatio: Reflect on the indwelling of the Holy Spirit - He was first given to me at my Baptism so that I would have divine life; He was next given me in at my Confirmation to strengthen me to live well the divine life that is within me; He comes to me every time I receive the Eucharist for He and Jesus and the Father are One in the Godhead. Resolve to follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit for His promptings are for my growth and the growth of others.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 15.26-16.4a

5.27.11

Lectio: Jn 15.18-21

"If the world hates you, realize it hated me first.” Jn 15.18
"O God, how terrible we are - returning hatred for love!

I remember Jesus told His disciples they will encounter hatred because the world hated Him first - Why? Could it be the world is all about me, while Christ was always all about the other.

Grant that I may truly love others and that will be my sure defense against the world’s hatred.

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

Operatio: Reflect on hatred - What are its dynamics? Aren’t pride, covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy and sloth often present in varying degrees? Resolve to practice the virtues which are the opposites of these capital sins and the world’s hatred will be thwarted in its effects on me.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 14.15-21

5.25.11

Lectio: Jn 15.9-11

"If you keep my commandments ,you will remain in my love, just as I kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love.” Jn 15.10

"O God, You have made our relationship with You simple.

I remember Jesus told His disciples at the Last Supper to keep the commandments and they will remain in His love.
Grant that I may always keep the commandments 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.

Operatio: Reflect on the commandments and love - Love is the result of right relationship and not just a good emotion. Love is the underpinnings of the commandments. Love is the guide for all actions and joy is its fruit. Resolve to love in all situations and then do what love prompts.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 15.12-17

5.26.11

Lectio: Jn 15.12-17

"You are my friends if you do what I have commanded you.” Jn 15.14
"O God, Your Son’s friends are Your friends, too, because of the unity of the Trinity.

I remember Your Son made it easy for us to be His friend - simply love others.
Grant that the Law of Love may always be in my mind, and in my heart, and guide all my deeds so that I may always be a friend of Jesus and You.

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

Operatio: Reflect on friendship with Jesus - Do I think of Jesus as a friend? He offers His friendship freely with so little effort on my part. Resolve to think and relate to Jesus as a friend while showing respect for His greatness as God and my relationship with Him will be so much personal and joyful.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 15.18-21

5.23.11

Lectio: Jn 14.27-31a

"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

"O God, how far surpassing in quality are Your gifts to us.

I remember Jesus gave us His peace - Yours - and is not simply an absence of conflict but the everlasting Messianic peace of the kingdom - How awesome and wonderful!

Grant that I may always keep the commandments and live day by day as a man of peace and come one day to enjoy Your everlasting peace.

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

Operatio: Reflect on “peace” - Peace is a result of right relationship with God, others and self. Resolve to strive to live in such relationships and thereby live this life as a person of peace and a sign of the everlasting peace to come.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 15.1-8

5.22.11

Lectio: Jn 14.21-26

"Jesus answered and said to him [Judas, not the Iscariot], ‘Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him’.” Jn 14. 23

"O God, what marvelous things You do for the little we do for You.

I remember Jesus told one of his disciples that we if we love Him and keep His commandments, both He and You will dwell within us - How generous of both of You.

Grant that I may always love You in all I do, in my thoughts, in words, in my deeds, and always use the commandments as a guide for the acts of love You and Your Son want from me.

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

Operatio: Reflect on the indwelling of the Father and the Son in the here and now. It is not just in the reception of the Eucharist that this indwelling occurs. But wonderfully it is also occurs whenever I keep the commandments. Resolve to be mindful of the indwelling of the Trinity whenever I keep a commandment and rejoice in the presence of all three.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 14.27-31a

5.21.11

Lectio: Jn 14.1-12

"Jesus said to him [Thomas], ‘I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’.” Jn 14.6

"O God, You have provided a clear and simple way to You - Jesus.

I remember Your Son told Thomas that no one comes to You except through Him.
Grant that I may always accept Your Son as the way, the truth and the life for without the way, there is not going, without the truth, there is no knowing and without the life, there is no living.

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

Operatio: Reflect on Jesus as the Way - the way of Catholicism; the truth - the words He proclaimed; the life - His own that He gives us in the Eucharist. Rejoice and give thanks to Jesus for His great love for us and give praise to our Heavenly Father for being so solicitous for us.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 14.21-26

5.20.11

Lectio: Jn 14.7-14

"Believe me that I am in the Father and the Father is in me, or else, believe because of the works themselves.” Jn 14.11

"O God, Your Son gave us a wonderful insight into You.

I remember He declared that whoever saw Him saw You - How? Mutual indwelling but He did not explain mutual indwelling but He showed His credibility in the miracles He performed.

Grant that whenever I receive the Eucharist, I may realize I am receiving the Trinity because of the mutual indwelling of the three persons and always rejoice in this privilege.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.

Operatio: Reflect on mutual indwelling - Unit but Trinity! Jesus is God. When we see Jesus, we see the Father and the Holy Spirit - Wow! There is no knowing how but only assurances of Jesus that it is true which is more than enough to believe.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 14.1-12

5.19.11

Lectio: Jn 14.1-6

"Jesus said to him [Thomas], ‘I am the way, and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’.”Jn 14.6

"O God, You want us to have a joyful life and to live forever.

I remember Jesus told us that He was preparing a place for us so that where He is, we would also be - and He told us the way to get to heaven - He, Himself is the way.

Grant that I may always believe in Jesus as the way, and the truth and the life and live that belief with confidence that Jesus will bring me to one of the places He has prepared for us.

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

Operatio: Reflect on Jesus as the way, the truth, the life. Realize that with out the way, there is no going, without the truth, there is no knowing; and without the life there is no living. Resolve to live the truths Jesus’ taught and the way and the life He promised will be mine.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 14.7-14

5.18.11

Lectio: Jn 13.16-20

"Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever receives the one I send, receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me.” Jn 13.20

"O God, how You want us to be close to You!

I remember Jesus declared that those who receive the one He sends on a mission, receives You.

Grant that I may always appreciate the indivisibility of Jesus and my concomitant dwelling in the Trinity through and in Jesus.

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

Operatio: Reflect on the indwelling of Jesus in me - what a mystery! What love! How true and joyful the old Gospel hymn - “And He walks with me and He talks with me...” May I always be eternally grateful to Jesus for so dignifying me.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 14.1-6

5.17.11

Lectio; Jn 12.44-50

"I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness.” Jn 12.42

"O God, how generous You are!

I remember You sent Your only Son as a Light for us so that we would not be in the dark as to who You are and what You want and so that we might bask in Your light forever.

Grant that I may always see Jesus as the Light of the World and keep His words for they eternal light and life.

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

Operatio: Reflect on the darkness that would pervade if Jesus had not come. How did Jesus’ coming illumine things? Then thank God for sending us such a Loving Light.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 13.16-20

5.16.11

Lectio; Jn 10.22-30

"The Father and I are one.” Jn 10.30

"O God, You are so mysterious in Your nature.

I remember Jesus declared that You and He are one - and we learn elsewhere of the Holy Spirit - three in One - How?

Grant that although I do not understand the how of the Triune God that I may always give the Trinity praise, honor and glory and gratitude for being here for all of us.

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

Operatio: Reflect on the unity of the three persons in the Trinity - Realize that every time I receive Jesus in the Eucharist I receive the Father and the Holy Spirit for the nature of God is indivisible. How I do not know but I do know I am wonderfully blest by the presence of the Trinity in the Eucharist.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 12.44-50

5.15.11

Lectio; Jn 10.11-18

"I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep.” Jn 10.11
"O God, how you love us! But why since we so often offend you?
I remember Jesus declared He is the good shepherd and He would and He did lay down His life for us so that we might have eternal life - what love!
Grant that I may show my gratitude by listening to Jesus and following Him throughout my life.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.

Operatio: Reflect on the image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd and me as a sheep - Am I docile? Am I attentive to Him? How? Do I follow Him? Resolve to do so by striving to be love God, others and self with my whole heart, soul and strength.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 10.22-30

5.13.11

Lectio; Jn 15.9-17

"If you keep my commandments, you will remain in my love, just as I have kept my Father’s commandments and remain in his love.” Jn 15.10

"O God, You have made it so clear what we must do to remain in Your love which You freely give.
I remember Jesus said that we are to keep His commandments and we will remain in His love - and His love is Your love, too.
Grant that I may always do Your will so that I may remain in Your love 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.

Operatio: Reflect on love - Isn’t it a matter of submitting one’s will to the will of the beloved? Isn’t it seeking the good of the beloved for the beloved’s sake and not for what one gets out of it? Despite this other thrust, isn’t there a wonderful reciprocity in mutual love? Isn’t God’s love so much more? Resolve to be ever grateful for the unmerited love that God offers and gives to us and out of love strive to keep His commandments.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 10.1-10

P.S. Today is the memorial of Our Lady of Fatima. This memorial of Our Lady of Fatima marks the first of several appearances of Our Lady to 3 young shepherd children in which she called for repentance, conversion and peace and the daily saying of the rosary and the five first Saturday devotions. Before her last appearance she announced that she would give a clear sign that she was appearing to the children on October 13, 1917. On that day she gave a great sign from heaven - “the sun danced” according to the local newspaper and the people in the muddy field and in a drenching rain where all dried when it happened instead of being incinerated based on scientific calculations of the amount of heat that would have been needed in order to have such a drying effect in such a short period of time. What a great event! What great reinforcement for our faith! Ave Maria!


5.14.11

Lectio; Jn 10.1-10

"The gatekeeper opens it for him, and the sheep hear his voice, as he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out.” Jn 10.3

"O God, there are billions of us - yet You know each of us and our concerned for each of us - how kind of You!
I remember Jesus, used the figure of speech of His being a shepherd and coming for us as sheep - but He didn’t simply call out to us generically, but He called each by name.
Grant that I may be ever grateful and joyful that I am known by name to You and not simply a number.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.

Operatio: Reflect on Jesus as the Good Shepherd - He knows me by name! What does that tell me about Jesus? What does it tell me about myself? How does Jesus call me by name? How do I respond? Rejoice in being so wonderfully known and blest.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 10.11-18

5.12.11

Lectio; Jn 6. 52-59

"The Jews quarreled among themselves saying, ‘How can this man give us [his] flesh to eat’?” Jn 6.52

"O God, You know our needs and our ultimate need.
I remember Jesus gave us His very self so we could take Him within us so we could have You and the Holy Spirit, too.
Grant that I may always receive the Eucharist with great gratitude and reverence for it is in You, with You and through Jesus we have eternal life.

Operatio: Reflect on the Eucharist and the indivisibility of the Trinity - When I receive the Eucharist, I receive the Father and the Holy Spirit as well as Jesus - How mysterious! How wonderful? May I always receive the Eucharist with gratitude and joy that I am now sharing in the life of the Trinity in the here and the now.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 15.9-17

5.11.11

Lectio; Jn 6. 44-51

"I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world." Jn 6.51

"O God, Your ways are mysterious but marvelous.
I remember Jesus declared He was the living bread and His bread is His flesh that He gives for the life of the world - How mysterious! How awesome!
Grant that I may always realize that when I receive the Eucharist, I am receiving the life of Christ and His life means eternal life for me.

Operatio: Reflect on the Eucharist - focus on it as the life of Christ - What a gift! It is the "medicine of immortality" as declared by the early Church Fathers and how right they were!

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 6.52-59

5.10.11

Lectio: Jn 6.35-40

Meditatio: “For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him [on] the last day.” Jn 6.40

Oratio: "O God, You give us so much for so little return on our part.
I remember Jesus proclaimed eternal life for everyone who believes in Him - how generous of You for our act of faith in Your Son. Grant that I may live the faith I profess in Your Son so that my belief in Him may be sincere.
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 where I see the Son? - The Eucharist is the obvious - but do I see Him in the sick, the poor, the outcast - There He is as well. In prayer ask God to give spiritual sight that is 20-20 so that I my lived faith will be authentic.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 6.44-51

5.09.11

Lectio: Jn 6.30-35

Meditatio: “For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” Jn 6.33

Oratio: "O God, You know how obtuse we are and yet you continue to deal with us so patiently.
I remember the crowds following Jesus saw He had fed 5000 and cured many people, yet they still demanded a “sign” from Him comparable to the manna that Moses had provided for their forefathers as they journeyed to the Promised Land; and Jesus replied by declaring He was the Bread of Life that gives everlasting life.
Grant that I may stop putting You to the test and be grateful for Your supreme gift - the Eucharist.
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 Eucharist- Do I see it as God’s gift which so far surpasses the manna He gave to the Israelites in the desert? Do I realize the magnitude of this gift and the continuing giving it represents? Resolve to partake of the Eucharist frequently and to give thanks whenever I do for this gift that will sustain me forever and show that gratitude by being Eucharist; i.e., Christ for others.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 6.35-40

5.08.11

Lectio: Jn 6.22-29

Meditatio: “Do not work for food that perishes but for food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him the Father, God, has set his seal.” Jn 6.27

Oratio: "O God, in Your providential care You have provided well for us for our journey back to You.
I remember Jesus gave us the food, the Eucharist, His very self, so it would see us through this life into eternal life - how kind and generous and considerate!
Grant that I may partake of the Eucharist frequently so that I may have Jesus’ life within me to sustain me 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: Reflect on the Eucharist- Do I realize it is the Bread of Life that sustains me and enables me to do good now and reside with God, who is all-good, for eternity? Do I show the proper reverence and awe when I receive it? Resolve to always give thanks and praise to God for the food that sustains me for eternal life which begins in the here and the now.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 6.30-35

5.07.11

Lectio: Lk 24.13-35

Meditatio: “Then the two recounted what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.” Lk 24.35

Oratio: "O God, hospitality has always been a hallmark of the people You have chosen.
I remember Jesus endorsed hospitality when He made Himself known in the two disciples in Emmaus because they invited Him to have a meal with them even though they only thought He was a fellow traveler.
Grant that I may be always hospitable to the stranger for who knows, the stranger may be Jesus or an emissary from Jesus.
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 hospitality - Remember Jesus told us that whatever we do for the least, we do for Him. Resolve to make hospitality a mark of who I am for that is what God wants of me and God in turn will be more than hospitable to me as we learn in the parable of the goats and sheep at the last judgment.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 6.22-29

5.06.11

Lectio: Jn 6.16-21

Meditatio: “When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they began to be afraid.” Jn 6.19

Oratio: "O God, You manifest Your divinity in many ways. I remember Jesus showed His divinity by walking on water - how awesome! Grant that I may be always alert to the many ways You make Yourself known and rejoice in each encounter.
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 God’s manifestations - in the Love I see in my children; in my friends; but do I see Him in the poor and the outcasts? He is there, too, but it is so much harder to see Him. Resolve to be more alert to His presence in them and rejoice in each encounter.

Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 24.13-35

5.05.11

Lectio: Jn 6.1-15

Meditatio: “When the people saw the sign he had done, they said, ‘This is truly the Prophet, the one who is to come into the world’.” Jn 6.14

Oratio "O God, You know our need to touch, to hear, to see in order to believe - and You respond to that need.

I remember Jesus multiplied 5 loaves and 2 fish and fed 5000 and the crowd proclaimed Him, ‘the prophet, the one who is to come into the world’.
Grant that I may always open to the many signs of Your presence, of Your desires, of Your love, of Your protection.
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 recent signs God has given us of His presence and His desires? Fatima comes to mind. On October 13, 1917 the sun danced as the sign to the world of our Lady appearing and of the authenticity of her call to pray the rosary, to make the first Saturday devotions, to pray for peace and conversion of our hearts. Resolve to heed her call and to spread devotion to Our Lady of Fatima and urge response to her message.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 6.16-21

5.04.11

Lectio: Jn 3.31-36

Meditatio: “Whoever believes in the Son, has eternal life, but whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains upon him.” Jn 3.36

Oratio "O God, You give us so much for so little from us. I remember Jesus taught that anyone who believes in Him will have eternal life - what a gift for so little on our part!
Grant that I may always put my trust in Your Son and His mercy will be mine. 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 faith in Jesus - How did I come to it? How do I live it? How do I deal with the wrath of God which is a consequence of not obeying His Son? Rejoice in the after glow of Divine Mercy Sunday.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 6.1-15

5.03.11

Lectio: Jn 3.16-21

Meditatio: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” Jn 3.16

Oratio "O God, how great is Your love for us! I remember You sent Jesus so that we might not perish but have eternal life - How generous of You! How loving of You!
Grant that I may show my gratitude and my love by actively living my faith in Jesus so that my works reflect light 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: Reflect on the Jn 3.16 - It is one of the best known verses of the Bible - But it is so important that I show my love for others in order to accept this great promise. Resolve to make the corporal and spiritual works of mercy part of my on-going spirituality for that is the best way to insure that my works will be “light” for others and it is the best way to say “Thank You, God.”

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 3.31-36

5.02.11

Lectio: Jn 14.6-14

Meditatio: “Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on my own. The Father who dwells in me is doing his works.” Jn 14.10

Oratio "O God, You and the Son and the Holy Spirit are one God. How? A true mystery for which You did leave us completely in the dark.
I remember Your Son revealed that You dwell within Him and when we see Him we see You - Mysterious, Yes! Awesome, ah, yes!
Grant that I whenever I see the Eucharist, I may exclaim “My Lord and My God!” for all three of You are present and I am greatly privileged.
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 Trinity and the indivisibility of God - Thank God for giving us a glimpse of the Trinity in the person of Jesus who is truly present in the Eucharist and who in His person present the entire God-head.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 3.16-21

5.01.11

Lectio: Jn 3.1-8

Meditatio: “Jesus answered [Nicodemus], ‘Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of the water and the Spirit’.” Jn 3.5
Oratio "O God, You know our need for visible signs of invisible realities and You graciously gave us the sacraments as outward signs of great spiritual realities.
I remember Jesus in his discourse with Nicodemus, a noted Pharisee, stated very clearly that the outward signs of baptism, which uses water and invokes the Holy Spirit, bring about a wonderful rebirth for all who are baptized as Your child. .
Grant that I may live in accordance with the great dignity bestowed upon me at my baptism so that I may live with You 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: Reflect on my baptism - Do I believe that at my baptism I was reborn as God’s child? Do I act like one? In prayer and by my actions thank God for making me one of His own children.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 14.6-14