7.21.11
Lectio: Jn 20.1-2, 11-18
“Jesus said to her [Mary of Magdala], ‘Stop holding on to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am going to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God’.” Jn 20.17
"O God, how generous of You to be so close to us!
I remember Jesus revealed that You are not only His Father but our Father, too, one cannot have any closer of a relationship!
Grant that I may always live in a manner that is pleasing to You as my Father.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.
Operatio: Reflect on “God as my Father” - Protector, defender, provider, beloved - In prayer tel God how you love and how grateful you are that He is not only your God but your Father, too. .
Tomorrow’s readings: Mt 13.24-30
About Me
- Father Mike
- I was ordained for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia on May 15, 1993. I am a widower with 8 children and 24 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. On July 1, 2014 I began my residence at St Mathew Parish in Philadelphia, PA. My last assignment was pastor of St.Elizabeth Ann Seton in Bensalem, PA since November of 1999. I have created this Blog in response to Pope Benedict XVI's recommendation that Priest use modern means of communications to reach out to people with the Good News. I publish daily my Lectio Divina efforts via a group email. I will publish such efforts from time to time to this site as well as other pertinent info about the Good News of Jesus Christ or issues which are contrary to the Good News. What is Lectio Divina? Lectio Divina is the Study of and Meditation on Sacred Scripture. The steps include: Reading (Lectio),- Pondering (Meditatio); Praying (Oratio) and Silence(Contemplatio). I use the daily Lectionary as the source of readings.
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