9/07/11
Lectio: Mt 1.1-16, 18-23
“Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of her was born Jesus, who is called the Messiah.” Mt 1.16
“O God, genealogies are boring to us but important for historical reasons.
I remember Jesus’ genealogy as recorded by Matthew showed that Jesus was a descendant of the King David - a very important theological truth.
Grant that I may be open to what You revealed in Sacred Scripture for it is meant for my salvation.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.
Operatio: Reflect on “Sacred Scripture” - God’s words; meant for me and for all; In prayer ask for the grace to approach Scripture with openness and delight knowing God wants His words to be heard and digested by all.
Tomorrow’s readings: Lk 6.39-42
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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