11/30/11

Lectio: Mt 7.21, 24-27

Meditatio: “And everyone who listens to these words of mine and act on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock.” Mt 7.24

Oratio: "O God, You graciously gave us the way to eternal life and happiness.

I remember Jesus told His followers to listen and act on His words and they will enter eternal life with Him.

Grant that I may make Jesus’ words the foundation of my life and I will one day come to eternal life and I will enter it and be with Him 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 “rock, sand” - listening; ignoring; acting; doing as I please; solid, fragile; life, death. Pray for the grace to be always open to Jesus’s words and act upon them for therein lies life.

Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 9.27-31

11/29/11

Lectio: Mt 4.18-22

Meditatio: “At once they left their nets and followed him.” Mt 4.20

Oratio: "O God, You invite all to follow Your way and some as their daily work to lead others to You.

I remember Jesus first invited Peter and Andrew to follow Him and they immediately did and left their former daily work to do so to help Him in His daily work.
Grant that I may always answer Jesus’ call to follow Him and especially in serving Him by serving the needs of those need to know of His love for them.

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 “following Jesus” - His wants and not my wants; His will not mine wherever, whomever and whenever. Pray for the grace to always hear and heed His call and persevere in answering Him day by day.

Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 7.21, 24-27

11/26/11

Lectio: Lk 10.21-24

Meditatio: “At that very moment, he rejoiced [in] the the holy Spirit and said, ‘I give you praise, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, for although you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned, you have revealed them to the childlike’.” Lk 10.21

Oratio: "O God, You desire all to know You and made it especially easy for the ordinary person.

I remember Jesus gave You praise for revealing the kingdom and how to enter it to the childlike and in His prayer of praise, He revealed the wonderful truth of the Trinity,
Grant that I may always be grateful for the gift of faith which allows me to accept the Scriptures and the teachings of the Catholic Faith.

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 “childlike” - a disposition; a openness to truth; a state of humility; trusting; Pray to be childlike when it comes to matters of faith trusting that the gift God gives me will sustain me.

Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 4.18-22

11/27/11

Lectio: Mt 8.5-11

Meditatio: “He [Jesus] said to him [centurion], ‘I will come and cure him’.” Mt 8.7

Oratio: "O God, what great works Your Son did so that we would believe in Him.

I remember He cured a centurion’s servant from a distance by His word alone because of the humility and faith of the centurion, who was a Gentile - how magnificent and powerful a deed of Jesus.

Grant that I may always entreat You with humility and hope in my prayers and allow You to do what You know is best.

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 “miracles” - beyond the power of a human being; something very much out of the ordinary; an divine act often done because of faith or to elicit faith. Resolve to pray with confidence and humility for what I or others need and with trust in God’s providence that He will do what is best.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 10.21-24

11/26/11

Lectio:Mk 13.33-37

Meditatio: “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come.” Mk 13.33

Oratio: "O God, You know how easily we get forget our ultimate goal in life -You.

I remember Jesus told His listeners to pay attention to what they are doing for they do not know when the end will come and He wants us to be found doing what we ought when He does come.

Grant that I may be attentive to who and to what is shaping my life and allow only God to be my Potter and what He wants to mold of me as clay in His hands.

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 “Be alert!” - attentive; with great care to what I am doing; for the end of life for me; for the entire world; Resolve to pray for the grace to be watchful of who and what is shaping my life and only allow myself to be molded by God- centered people.

Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 8.5-11

11/25/11

Lectio: Lk 21.34-36

Meditatio: “Beware that your hearts to not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life, and that day catch you by surprise.” Lk 21.34

Oratio: "O God, You know we are easily distracted from what this life is all about.

I remember Jesus exhorted His followers to be vigilant as to the end of time so that the end will not catch them off guard.
Grant that I may have the grace to always do Your will and the end of time for me will not catch me by surprise for You do not want it to be a surprise for me either.

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 “drowsy heart” - loss of focus; deeply distracted by daily anxieties - the antidote - be vigilant by doing what God wants as my first priority. Resolve to reflect at the end of each day, my focus for that day and if it was not Christ-focused to pray for the grace to focus rightly for the coming day.

Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 13.33-37

11/24/11

Lk 21.29-33

"Amen, I day to you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have taken place.” Lk 21.32

"O God, You speak to us in many ways and especially through Scripture, but we do not always comprehend.

I remember Jesus spoke about the great tribulations and His coming on a cloud and all happening during the generation of the people to whom He was speaking -but He has not yet come - or has He?

Grant that when I hear Your words that I do not understand, to set aside my difficulties until I do understand them for Your words are truth and life.

I ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Operatio: Reflect on “interpretation” - plain meaning, symbolic meaning; consistent with the whole of Scripture. In prayer ask for the grace of understanding and patience with regards to difficult texts and the Holy Spirit will enlighten and guide me and one day I will I understand.

Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 21.34-36

P.S. Happy Thanksgiving everyone; and may almighty God shower His blessings upon you and your loved ones!

11/23/11

Lk 17.11-19

"Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” Lk 17.18
"O God, You do so much for us and You ask so little of us but You do not want us to take Your gifts for granted.

I remember Jesus healed ten lepers but only one returned to say, Thanks! - What ingrates the 9 were!

Grant that I may always have a grateful heart for all You have done for me and continue to do for me.

I ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Operatio: Reflect on “thankfulness” - the right attitude of a receiver; the donee’s response to the donor; the reason for Thanksgiving Day; the reason for Eucharist. Pray for the grace to be a humble and grateful receiver and especially for the gift of Eucharist.
Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 21.29-33

11/22/11

Lk 21.12-19

"By your perseverance you will secure your lives.” Lk 21.19
"O God, the end of time will be marked by Your followers standing trial for their faith in You with death for those who remain faithful.

I remember Jesus predicted this but He also assured us that if we persevere, we will have everlasting life - what a gift! A gift that the world cannot give!
Grant that I may always have the grace to be steadfast in my faith both in good times and in bad.

I ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Operatio: Reflect on “perseverance” - steadfast; committed, characteristic of a martyr; characteristic of a believer. Pray always in thanksgiving for the gift of faith and for the grace to be faithful to it in all circumstances.

Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 21.2–28

11/21/11

Lk 21.5-11

"There will be powerful earthquakes, famines, and plagues from place to place; and awesome sights and mighty signs will come from the sky.” Lk 21.11

"O God, things that are important for our salvation You reveal to us.

I remember Jesus proclaimed that He would come again but His second coming would be preceded by major physical events and human suffering.
Grant that I may not fear the end of time but prepare each day by doing His will.

I ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Operatio: Reflect on “the 2nd Coming” - the parousia; the end of earth’s time; a time of awe and fright; a time of the Kingdom; Pray for the grace to prepare for the coming of Christ, whether it is at the end of time or at the end of my lifetime by doing God’s will each day.
Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 21.12-19

11/20/11

Lk 21.1-4

"and he [Jesus] noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins.” Lk 21.2

"O God, with You it is not appearances that counts but what is in the heart.

I remember Jesus declared to His followers that a poor widow who gave two small coins gave more than all the rich to the temple for she gave from her need while the rich gave from their surplus.

Grant that I may always have a generous heart in the use of my time, talent and treasure so that I may be pleasing to You as Your child.

I ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Operatio: Reflect on “the widow’s gift” - two small coins; the widow’s mite; not much in the eyes of the world; very much in the eyes of God; Pray to realize that it is not the size of the gift that counts but the size of one’s heart that counts in serving others and then for the grace to have a generous spirit.

Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 21.5-11

11/19/11

Mt 25.31-46

"and the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least of my brothers, you did for me’.” Mt 25.40

"O God, You have made it so easy for us to server You here on earth.

I remember when Jesus spoke to His disciples about the last judgment, He told them that whatever they did for the least person, they did for Him - How easy to know who and what to do here on earth to have Him invite us to His eternal kingdom.

Grant that I may always remember that Jesus identifies with the poor, the outcast, the oppressed, and that I may willingly and routinely respond to their needs.

I ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Operatio: Reflect on “final judgment” - a review by God of what I did in life for Him; a finding by Him as to whether I served the anawin in my life; a determination by Jesus as to whether I will enter His kingdom. Resolve to keep in mind that whatever I do for the least, I do for Jesus for as Mother Teresa of Calcutta said that she saw the face of Jesus in the poor that she served everyday in the streets; and if I do, I will have a ticket that will admit me to heaven.

Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 21.1-4

Lk 20.27-40

"but those who are deemed worthy to attain to the coming age and to the resurrection of the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage.” Lk 20.35

"O God, You are the One who orders all creation for Your purposes.

I remember when the Sadducees tried to trap Jesus in His teaching about the resurrection, Jesus replied by telling them marriage is for this life but it has no purpose in eternal life.

Grant that I may always try to discern Your purpose in creation and in creation activities so that I may give You the praise You deserve and use things rightly in this life.

I ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Operatio: Reflect on “marriage” - an institution for this life only; purpose - the good of the couple and for the good of children; in resurrected life no need as the good of the couple is completely satisfied by God who is All-Good; and since all live forever, there is no need for additional children to be born in heaven. Wonderfully, though love does survive so that those whom we love on earth are certainly part of that eternal lovefest in heaven.

Tomorrow’s reading: Mt 25.31-46

11/17/11

Lk 19.45-48

"saying to them, ‘It is written, ‘My house is a house of prayer, but you have made it a den of thieves’.” Lk 19.46

"O God, You are so kind to us and we are so forgetful of You.

I remember Your temple in Jerusalem became a marketplace for the selling of animals for sacrifice and Your Son had to reclaim it for You by driving out the merchants.

Grant that when I enter Your House, I may leave earthly plans behind and use the time and place to give You thanks and praise.

I ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Operatio: Reflect on “house of prayer” - a Church, a chapel, a Temple of the Holy Spirit, our souls by virtue of our baptism; Resolve to use the physical place and the spiritual place to give thanks and praise to God and to renew my commitment to the New Covenant established by the blood of Christ.

Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 20.27-40

11/16/11

Lk 19.41-44

"As he [Jesus] drew near, he saw the city [Jerusalem] and wept over it.” Lk 19.41

"O God, You so much want the best for us but we often reject You and Your ways.

I remember Jesus wept over Jerusalem because its people rejected His mission and the peace His coming was to usher in.

Grant that I may be alert and open to Your will for it is the path to eternal peace and joy.

I ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Operatio: Reflect on “Jesus’ weeping”; deep sorrow; for the chosen people; for the folly that would follow as a result; reveals Jesus’ humanity in a very poignant way. Resolve to pray always to know what God wants and to do what God wants so that I may be a source of joy for the Lord.

Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 19.45-48

11/15/11

Lk 19.11-28

"His fellow citizens, however, despised him and sent a delegation after him to announce; ‘We do not want this man to be our king’.” Lk 19.14

"O God, how dense we are at times and how we must disappoint You, too.

I remember as Jesus was approaching Jerusalem, He told a parable that clearly reflected his fate; namely, His people would reject Him as their king and they missed out on their Messiah.

Grant that I may be attentive to the voices of those You send that speak the things that are important for my salvation.

I ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Operatio: Reflect on ‘Christ” - Messiah, Son of God, Crucified Savior; His death - our life; His vicar - the Pope. Resolve to listen to the Pope and to the Bishops in union with him for they have been given to us to lead us to You.

Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 19.41-44

11/14/11

Lk 19.1-10

"So he [ Zaccheaus] ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus, who was about to pass that way.” Lk 19.4

"O God, You require so little effort of our part to find you.

I remember Zacchaeus simply climbed a tree to see Jesus, and Jesus invited Himself to dine at Zacchaeus house - what a reward for so little effort on his part.

Grant that I may realize that in time of darkness I will find You if I simply seek You with the abilities I have.

I ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Operatio: Reflect on ‘faith” - aa gift from God; a confident hope in something unseen will be; a gift to be cherished, a gift to be nourished, a gift to be practiced; a gift in time of doubt. Resolve to pray always to cherish this gift and to practice it and to become immersed in it.

Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 19.11-28

11/13/11

Lk 18.35-43

"Jesus told him, ‘Have sight, your faith has saved you’.” Lk 18.42

"O God, You work miracles for us to increase faith - and sometimes You do spectacular ones.

I remember Jesus restored the sight of the blind man, simply because he cried out in fath to have pity on him.

Grant that I may never hesitate to ask of You whatever perceive to be my needs or the needs of other even if a miracle is required relying on You to make the decision

I ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Operatio: Reflect on ‘Miracles” - a work of God, beyond man’s capacity, done by God to increase faith in Him; faith is generally necessary but not always; God though is not a miracle machine at our disposal but He is always there for us and wants us to seek and ask. In prayer may I ever seek and ask God with regards to my needs and the needs of others even if a miracle is needed, and allowing God to determine how and when to answer my request.

Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 19.1-10

11/12/11

Mt 25.14-30

"and throw this useless servant into the darkness outside, where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth." Mt 25.30

"O God, You did not give all the same abilities but You do expect that we use the talents You gave us to build up the kingdom.

I remember Jesus told a parable about a master who gave his three servants 5, 2 and 1 talent respectively and told him he would see them when he returned.

Grant that I may realize the talent You gave me is so that I may play the part You want of me in Your plan of salvation even if I have virtually no talent.

I ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit one God, for ever and ever. Amen

Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 18.35-43

11/11/11

Lectio: Lk 18.1-8

“The he [Jesus] told them in a parable about the necessity to pray always without becoming weary. He said, “ Lk 18.1

“O God, You want us to pray continually to You and it is only right that we do so as for You having given us everything.

I remember Jesus told a parable about the necessity of praying always but He did not tell how.

Grant that I may begin each day with the ‘Morning Offering’ so that all that I do, all that I think, all that I say become a continual prayer to You.

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

Operatio: Reflect on “the Morning Offering” - a prayer which offers all I do throughout my day as my way of giving praise, thanks and making reparation to God for all He does for me and which I acknowledge as my duty to give Him continual prayer.

Tomorrow’s readings: Mt 25. 14-30

11/10/11

Lectio: Lk 17.26-37

“As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be in the days of the Son of Man.” Lk 17.26

“O God, we do not know the day or the hour when Your Son will come - yet we live as thought it will never happen - How sad! How tragic!

I remember Your Son told His followers that His coming will be like the ‘great flood’ at the time of Noah; or like the ‘fire and brimstone’ at Sodom; no one expected it to their utter destruction!

Grant that I may live each day as though it were the last one and abide and live in accordance with your great Law of Love.

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

Operatio: Reflect on “day of the Son of Man’ - second coming at the end of time; His coming at the end of my life; in prayer thank God for the His Son and for His Son’s give of resurrected life if we simply believe and live out that belief!
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Tomorrow’s readings: Lk 18.1-8

11/09/11

Lectio: Lk 17.20-25


“For just as lightning flashes and lights up the sky form one side to the other, so will the Son of Man be [in his day].” Lk 17.24

“O God, Your Son promised to come again - and we are anxious less we miss Him.
I remember Jesus declared that when He comes again, His coming will be spectacular like lightning.

Grant that I may be content with Your Son’s daily coming in the Eucharist for that is really enough.

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

Operatio: Reflect on “the coming of Christ” - historical coming; his second coming; His daily coming in the Eucharist. In prayer thank God for sending His Son to me daily for as St. Leo the Great said that we become what we eat. How marvelous!
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Tomorrow’s readings: Lk 18.1-8

11/08/11

Lectio: Jn 2.13-22


“Jesus answered and said to them, ‘Destroy this temple and in three days I will raise it up’.” Jn 2.19

“O God, You gave and continue to give us clear signs so that we would believe.
I remember Jesus predicted and later did rise from the dead - how spectacular! How clear that He is the Messiah! S

Grant that I may be ever grateful for the gift of faith and for the many objective evidence You gave and give us for believing.

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

Operatio: Reflect on “raise it up” - ascend; rising from the dead; Jesus’ resurrection; our ultimate destiny. In prayer routinely thank God for Jesus’ promise of life everlasting for believing in Him.
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Tomorrow’s readings: Lk 17.26-37

11/07/11

Lectio: Lk 17.7-10

“Is he grateful to that servant because he did what was commanded/” Lk 17.9

“O God, You have made known what we ought to do in this life in order in order to live this life rightly.

I remember Your Son declared our doing what we ought does not make You grateful to us. So Your granting us eternal life is pure gift on Your part - how gracious of You!

Grant that I may always do Your will so that someday I may be gifted with eternal life with You.

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

Operatio: Reflect on “grateful” - an attitude; a kind outlook towards someone for a word, a deed done that benefits; Resolve to pray often and express my thanksgiving to God for being so gracious for what I give back to Him is what He in fact gave me in the first place. .
Tomorrow’s readings: Jn 2.13-22

11/06/11

Lectio: Lk 17.1-6

“He [Jesus] said to his disciples, ‘Things that cause sin will inevitably occur, but woe to the person through whom they occur’.” Lk 17.1

“O God, You know that sin has become part of the human condition because of Adam and Eve - but that is not Your will.

I remember Jesus taught His disciples that the causes of sin are inevitable but His followers should not be the cause of sin for others.

Grant that I may avoid giving scandal to others and especially to the ’little ones’ - those whose faith is weak.

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

Operatio: Reflect on “scandal” - bad example, parading evil as good; actions - words or deeds - that are sinful and which impact on the lives of others. Resolve with God’s grace to be always guided by the law of Love so that my actions will uplift rather than take down the spiritual good that exists in all of us.

Tomorrow’s readings: Lk 17.7-10

11/05/11

Lectio: Mt 25.1-13

“Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.”Mt 25.13

“O God, You give us time here on earth to make choices that will prepare for our end or the end of time, whichever comes first.

I remember Jesus told a parable about ten bridesmaids, only five of whom chose to be prepared for the coming of the bridegroom and only they entered the wedding banquet.

Grant that I may use the time You give me here and with your graces to make the right choices so that I will be prepared for Your coming and enter with Your Son the heavenly wedding banquet.

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

Operatio: Reflect on “stay awake: - It is not a physical awakeness; even the five sensible bridesmaids fell asleep while waiting; It is a spiritual awakeness which means to choose the right things to do based on love so that one will be ready to meet Jesus, who is All-Love.
Tomorrow’s readings: Lk 17.1-6

11/04/11

Lectio: Lk 16.9-15

“No servant can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.” Lk 16.15

“O God, You are devoted to us and You expect and You deserve reciprocity on our part.
I remember Jesus warned about trying to serve two masters - You and riches - and He said You can’t.

Grant that I may always give my full allegiance to You.

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

Operatio: Reflect on “mammon” - riches; the wealth that we control; a potential false God; Resolve to pray as though everything depended upon God and work as though everything depended on myself and this will keep the right balance in my life and assure that God alone is my Master and Him alone do I serve and love..

Tomorrow’s readings: Mt 25.1-13

11/03/11

Lectio: Lk 16.1-8

“And the master commended the dishonest steward for acting prudently.” Lk 16.10
“O God, You gave us the ability to think, to plan, and to act and You want us to use these abilities for our own good and the good others.

I remember Jesus told a parable about a dishonest steward, who realizing that he would be discharged from his job, acted by doing what he could to avoid a future crisis, and Jesus tells us that he acted prudently and commended him.

Grant that I may always act prudently in the actions I take and so please You in doing so and at the same time benefit myself.

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

Operatio: Reflect on “prudence” - a virtue, right thinking, circumspect, weighs options. Resolve to pray for an increase in the virtue of prudence so that I may act rightly in all matters and especially in spiritual matters.

Tomorrow’s readings: Lk 16.9-15

11/02/11

Lectio: Lk 15.1-10

“In just the same way, I [Jesus] tell you, there will be rejoicing among the angels in heaven over one sinner who repents.” Lk 15.10

“O God, You know we are sinners but You so much want us to turn back to You.

I remember Jesus told two parables - one of a lost sheep, the other of a lost coin - to teach us how precious in Your eyes each one of us despite our sinfulness and the joy we give when we are found again.

Grant that I may always strive to live the Life of Love You have set out for us so that I may always find my way to You.

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

Operatio: Reflect on “one” - an individual; precious in God’s eyes; a repentant sinner; source of great rejoicing. Resolve to pray the second part of the ‘Hail Mary’ with great fervor for my loved ones, for those I serve and for me.

Tomorrow’s readings: Lk 16.1-8

11/01/11

Lectio: Jn 6.37-40

“And this is the will of the one who sent me, that I should not lose anything of what he gave me, but I should raise it [on] the last day.” Jn 6.37

“O God, You so want Your Son’s ministry to be effective.

I remember Jesus said that it was not Your will that He should lose anyone for whom He was sent but that He should bring them to eternal life.

Grant that I may rejoice in God’s will that I certainly am one for whom Jesus was sent for I am Jesus’ brother through baptism.

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

Operatio: Reflect on “what He gave me” - all creation; his brothers and sisters; destined for eternal life.

Tomorrow’s readings: Lk 15.1-10