12/24/11
Lectio: Lk 2.1-14
Meditatio: “For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.” Lk 2.11
Oratio: "O God, You made sure that the world would know the significance of the birth of Your Son.
I remember You sent angels to announce His birth to the shepherds and that He is their Messiah and Lord - what great news and how unmistakable His identity.
Grant that in the clamor of Christmas preparations I may not forget the reason why we prepare and celebrate.
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 “born for you” - a birth for others; a birth of Jesus for us; for our salvation; response required; Resolve to strive to live the message of Christ - to be a person of love for others and then abide in His peace.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 10.17-22
P.S. A holy and happy Christmas to you and to yours!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Friday, December 23, 2011
12/23/11
Lectio: Lk 1.67-79
Meditatio: “to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins.” Lk 1. 77
Oratio: "O God, we don’t earn salvation as it is a gift from You.
I remember Zechariah in his canticle about his son, John, revealed that salvation was a matter of forgiveness of our sins.
Grant that I may turn away from my ways and turn back to God’s ways seeking His forgiveness of my sins and He will readily grant it.
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 “salvation” - a wonderful, eternal destiny; a gift; a humble and contrite heart; a heart filled with selfless love. In prayer humbly ask the Lord to forgive my sins knowing He will readily do so and resolve to make frequent use of the sacrament of Reconciliation as only through this sacrament am I given a clear sign that my sins are forgiven.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 2.1-14
Lectio: Lk 1.67-79
Meditatio: “to give his people knowledge of salvation through the forgiveness of their sins.” Lk 1. 77
Oratio: "O God, we don’t earn salvation as it is a gift from You.
I remember Zechariah in his canticle about his son, John, revealed that salvation was a matter of forgiveness of our sins.
Grant that I may turn away from my ways and turn back to God’s ways seeking His forgiveness of my sins and He will readily grant it.
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 “salvation” - a wonderful, eternal destiny; a gift; a humble and contrite heart; a heart filled with selfless love. In prayer humbly ask the Lord to forgive my sins knowing He will readily do so and resolve to make frequent use of the sacrament of Reconciliation as only through this sacrament am I given a clear sign that my sins are forgiven.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 2.1-14
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
12/21/11
Lectio: Lk 1.46-56
Meditatio: “His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him.” Lk 1.50
Oratio: "O God, You are just and You are merciful.
I remember Mary proclaimed that Your mercy is from age to age.
Grant that I may always rejoice in You always for Your kindness and mercy and always there for us.
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 “fear him” - fear means reverential awe of the Lord in the Old Testament; the disposition which is required for God’s mercy; resolve to have a reverential fear of the Lord so that His mercy may be always mine.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.57-66
Lectio: Lk 1.46-56
Meditatio: “His mercy is from age to age to those who fear him.” Lk 1.50
Oratio: "O God, You are just and You are merciful.
I remember Mary proclaimed that Your mercy is from age to age.
Grant that I may always rejoice in You always for Your kindness and mercy and always there for us.
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 “fear him” - fear means reverential awe of the Lord in the Old Testament; the disposition which is required for God’s mercy; resolve to have a reverential fear of the Lord so that His mercy may be always mine.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.57-66
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
12/20/11
Lectio: Lk 1.39-45
Meditatio: “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” Lk 1.45
Oratio: "O God, faith is Your gift to us and the foundation for us to realize Your great blessings.
I remember Elizabeth declared Mary ‘Blessed’ for she believed in Your word.
Grant that I may always believe in Your word that You continue to speak to me through the Scriptures and through the Pope and through the Bishops united with the Pope.
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 “believe” - faith; acceptance of the word of another without proof; rational if the source of the word is authoritative; in prayer thank God for the gift of faith, and the gift of hope which flows from it; and for the grace to do always te works of charity that God wants of me.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.46-56
Lectio: Lk 1.39-45
Meditatio: “Blessed are you who believed that what was spoken to you by the Lord would be fulfilled.” Lk 1.45
Oratio: "O God, faith is Your gift to us and the foundation for us to realize Your great blessings.
I remember Elizabeth declared Mary ‘Blessed’ for she believed in Your word.
Grant that I may always believe in Your word that You continue to speak to me through the Scriptures and through the Pope and through the Bishops united with the Pope.
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 “believe” - faith; acceptance of the word of another without proof; rational if the source of the word is authoritative; in prayer thank God for the gift of faith, and the gift of hope which flows from it; and for the grace to do always te works of charity that God wants of me.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.46-56
Monday, December 19, 2011
12/19/11
Lectio: Lk 1.26-38
Meditatio: “Therefore, the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.” Lk 1.35b Oratio: "O God, what great news for Mary and for us, her child will be Your Son.
I remember by virtue of our Baptism we too are holy and Your children.
Grant that I may rejoice always in the knowledge that I am Your child and Mary’s child, too.
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 “birthright” - who a person is; his/her origin; his/her parentage; baptism - a new birth; birthright in God. In prayer thank God for the wonderful way in which I am made and in the wonderful way in which I was reborn in Baptism.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.39-45
Lectio: Lk 1.26-38
Meditatio: “Therefore, the child to be born will be called holy, the Son of God.” Lk 1.35b Oratio: "O God, what great news for Mary and for us, her child will be Your Son.
I remember by virtue of our Baptism we too are holy and Your children.
Grant that I may rejoice always in the knowledge that I am Your child and Mary’s child, too.
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 “birthright” - who a person is; his/her origin; his/her parentage; baptism - a new birth; birthright in God. In prayer thank God for the wonderful way in which I am made and in the wonderful way in which I was reborn in Baptism.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.39-45
12/18/11
Lectio: Lk 1.5-25
Meditatio: “He [John the Baptist] will go before [Jesus] in the spirit of Elijah.” Lk 1.17a
Oratio: "O God, You know too often are focus is on the here and the now and we miss out on Your presence and activities in this world - and, so, from time to time You do things to get out attention.
I remember You sent John the Baptist in the spirit of Elijah to go to Your chosen people and prepare them for the coming of the day of the Lord - but sadly most did not listen.
Grant that I may be open to the Elijah moments in my life and repent and turn back to You.
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 “spirit of Elijah” - a powerful reformer; a caller to righteousness; a caller to repent, an inspirational preacher like John Paul II and Benedict XVI. Resole to pray and accept the grace to be attentive to the God at work in the here and the now and respond to His call to do my part in His plans for all of us.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.26-38
Lectio: Lk 1.5-25
Meditatio: “He [John the Baptist] will go before [Jesus] in the spirit of Elijah.” Lk 1.17a
Oratio: "O God, You know too often are focus is on the here and the now and we miss out on Your presence and activities in this world - and, so, from time to time You do things to get out attention.
I remember You sent John the Baptist in the spirit of Elijah to go to Your chosen people and prepare them for the coming of the day of the Lord - but sadly most did not listen.
Grant that I may be open to the Elijah moments in my life and repent and turn back to You.
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 “spirit of Elijah” - a powerful reformer; a caller to righteousness; a caller to repent, an inspirational preacher like John Paul II and Benedict XVI. Resole to pray and accept the grace to be attentive to the God at work in the here and the now and respond to His call to do my part in His plans for all of us.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.26-38
12/18/11
Lectio: Lk 1.5-25
Meditatio: “He [John the Baptist] will go before [Jesus] in the spirit of Elijah.” Lk 1.17a
Oratio: "O God, You know too often are focus is on the here and the now and we miss out on Your presence and activities in this world - and, so, from time to time You do things to get out attention.
I remember You sent John the Baptist in the spirit of Elijah to go to Your chosen people and prepare them for the coming of the day of the Lord - but sadly most did not listen.
Grant that I may be open to the Elijah moments in my life and repent and turn back to You.
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 “spirit of Elijah” - a powerful reformer; a caller to righteousness; a caller to repent, an inspirational preacher like John Paul II and Benedict XVI. Resole to pray and accept the grace to be attentive to the God at work in the here and the now and respond to His call to do my part in His plans for all of us.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.26-38
Lectio: Lk 1.5-25
Meditatio: “He [John the Baptist] will go before [Jesus] in the spirit of Elijah.” Lk 1.17a
Oratio: "O God, You know too often are focus is on the here and the now and we miss out on Your presence and activities in this world - and, so, from time to time You do things to get out attention.
I remember You sent John the Baptist in the spirit of Elijah to go to Your chosen people and prepare them for the coming of the day of the Lord - but sadly most did not listen.
Grant that I may be open to the Elijah moments in my life and repent and turn back to You.
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 “spirit of Elijah” - a powerful reformer; a caller to righteousness; a caller to repent, an inspirational preacher like John Paul II and Benedict XVI. Resole to pray and accept the grace to be attentive to the God at work in the here and the now and respond to His call to do my part in His plans for all of us.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.26-38
12/18/11
Lectio: Lk 1.5-25
Meditatio: “He [John the Baptist] will go before [Jesus] in the spirit of Elijah.” Lk 1.17a
Oratio: "O God, You know too often are focus is on the here and the now and we miss out on Your presence and activities in this world - and, so, from time to time You do things to get out attention.
I remember You sent John the Baptist in the spirit of Elijah to go to Your chosen people and prepare them for the coming of the day of the Lord - but sadly most did not listen.
Grant that I may be open to the Elijah moments in my life and repent and turn back to You.
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 “spirit of Elijah” - a powerful reformer; a caller to righteousness; a caller to repent, an inspirational preacher like John Paul II and Benedict XVI. Resole to pray and accept the grace to be attentive to the God at work in the here and the now and respond to His call to do my part in His plans for all of us.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.26-38
Lectio: Lk 1.5-25
Meditatio: “He [John the Baptist] will go before [Jesus] in the spirit of Elijah.” Lk 1.17a
Oratio: "O God, You know too often are focus is on the here and the now and we miss out on Your presence and activities in this world - and, so, from time to time You do things to get out attention.
I remember You sent John the Baptist in the spirit of Elijah to go to Your chosen people and prepare them for the coming of the day of the Lord - but sadly most did not listen.
Grant that I may be open to the Elijah moments in my life and repent and turn back to You.
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 “spirit of Elijah” - a powerful reformer; a caller to righteousness; a caller to repent, an inspirational preacher like John Paul II and Benedict XVI. Resole to pray and accept the grace to be attentive to the God at work in the here and the now and respond to His call to do my part in His plans for all of us.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.26-38
Sunday, December 18, 2011
12/18/11
Lectio: Lk 1.5-25
Meditatio: “He [John the Baptist] will go before [Jesus] in the spirit of Elijah.” Lk 1.17a
Oratio: "O God, You know too often are focus is on the here and the now and we miss out on Your presence and activities in this world - and, so, from time to time You do things to get out attention.
I remember You sent John the Baptist in the spirit of Elijah to go to Your chosen people and prepare them for the coming of the day of the Lord - but sadly most did not listen.
Grant that I may be open to the Elijah moments in my life and repent and turn back to You.
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 “spirit of Elijah” - a powerful reformer; a caller to righteousness; a caller to repent, an inspirational preacher like John Paul II and Benedict XVI. Resole to pray and accept the grace to be attentive to the God at work in the here and the now and respond to His call to do my part in His plans for all of us.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.26-38
Lectio: Lk 1.5-25
Meditatio: “He [John the Baptist] will go before [Jesus] in the spirit of Elijah.” Lk 1.17a
Oratio: "O God, You know too often are focus is on the here and the now and we miss out on Your presence and activities in this world - and, so, from time to time You do things to get out attention.
I remember You sent John the Baptist in the spirit of Elijah to go to Your chosen people and prepare them for the coming of the day of the Lord - but sadly most did not listen.
Grant that I may be open to the Elijah moments in my life and repent and turn back to You.
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 “spirit of Elijah” - a powerful reformer; a caller to righteousness; a caller to repent, an inspirational preacher like John Paul II and Benedict XVI. Resole to pray and accept the grace to be attentive to the God at work in the here and the now and respond to His call to do my part in His plans for all of us.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.26-38
Saturday, December 17, 2011
12/17/11
Lectio: Lk 1.26-38
Meditatio: “For nothing will be impossible for God.” Lk 1.37
Oratio: "O God, You are amazing and all-powerful!
I remember You brought about the conception of John the Baptist in the barren years of Elizabeth and the virgin birth of Your Son.
Grant that I may always trust in You for nothing is impossible for you.
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 power” - unlimited; instrument for good; for our benefit; for our faith; for our love; resolve to follow thee advice of the Angel Gabriel and put my trust totally in God.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.5-25
Lectio: Lk 1.26-38
Meditatio: “For nothing will be impossible for God.” Lk 1.37
Oratio: "O God, You are amazing and all-powerful!
I remember You brought about the conception of John the Baptist in the barren years of Elizabeth and the virgin birth of Your Son.
Grant that I may always trust in You for nothing is impossible for you.
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 power” - unlimited; instrument for good; for our benefit; for our faith; for our love; resolve to follow thee advice of the Angel Gabriel and put my trust totally in God.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.5-25
Friday, December 16, 2011
12/16/11
Lectio: Mt 1.1-17
Meditatio: “Jacob, the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of her was born Jesus, who is called the Messiah.” Mt 1.16
Oratio: "O God, in Your wisdom many famous and many more obscure people played and play important parts in Your plan for our salvation.
I remember in the genealogy of Jesus Jacob is mentioned as the father of Joseph - but who was Jacob - a real person, but obscure to us.
Grant that I may always be grateful for alla those who played a role in Jesus being the Messiah and the son of David as the prophets of old had foretold.
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 “Jacob” - the father of St. Joseph - obscure - the father of Israel - famous; the name means ‘one who supplants.’ In prayer thank both Jacobs for the part they played in salvation history.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.26-38
Lectio: Mt 1.1-17
Meditatio: “Jacob, the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of her was born Jesus, who is called the Messiah.” Mt 1.16
Oratio: "O God, in Your wisdom many famous and many more obscure people played and play important parts in Your plan for our salvation.
I remember in the genealogy of Jesus Jacob is mentioned as the father of Joseph - but who was Jacob - a real person, but obscure to us.
Grant that I may always be grateful for alla those who played a role in Jesus being the Messiah and the son of David as the prophets of old had foretold.
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 “Jacob” - the father of St. Joseph - obscure - the father of Israel - famous; the name means ‘one who supplants.’ In prayer thank both Jacobs for the part they played in salvation history.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.26-38
Thursday, December 15, 2011
12/15/11
Lectio: Jn 5.33-36
Meditatio: “But I [Jesus] have a testimony greater than John’s. The work that the Father gave me to accomplish, these works that I perform testify on my behalf that the Father has sent me.” Jn 5.36
Oratio: "O God, you made it clear that Jesus is the Messiah by the miracles He performed.
I remember that many saw but did not see the significance of what they saw and missed out on the Messiah. .
Grant that I may always have a clear vision infused by faith as to Your continuing wonders You perform for our salvation.
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 “testimony” - words; events; evidence that sways; Pray to always to be convinced that God is at work and especially in the daily Eucharist for our salvation.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 1.1-17
Lectio: Jn 5.33-36
Meditatio: “But I [Jesus] have a testimony greater than John’s. The work that the Father gave me to accomplish, these works that I perform testify on my behalf that the Father has sent me.” Jn 5.36
Oratio: "O God, you made it clear that Jesus is the Messiah by the miracles He performed.
I remember that many saw but did not see the significance of what they saw and missed out on the Messiah. .
Grant that I may always have a clear vision infused by faith as to Your continuing wonders You perform for our salvation.
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 “testimony” - words; events; evidence that sways; Pray to always to be convinced that God is at work and especially in the daily Eucharist for our salvation.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 1.1-17
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
12/14/11
Lectio: Lk 7.24-30
Meditatio: “This is the one about whom scriptures says: ‘Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, he will prepare your way before you’.” Lk 7.17
Oratio: "O God, we all have a role to play in Your plan for our salvation.
I remember Jesus declared John the Baptist’s role and he was given the role to prepare the way for Jesus - the promised Elijah.
Grant that I may perform the role given to me to live in accordance with the law of love.
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 “messenger” - one who conveys info to another; the message of Christ is a call to selfless lover; Resolve to strive to be Christ’s message to those whose lives I touch and strive to be a selfless lover for them.
Tomorrow’s reading - Jn 5.33-36
Lectio: Lk 7.24-30
Meditatio: “This is the one about whom scriptures says: ‘Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you, he will prepare your way before you’.” Lk 7.17
Oratio: "O God, we all have a role to play in Your plan for our salvation.
I remember Jesus declared John the Baptist’s role and he was given the role to prepare the way for Jesus - the promised Elijah.
Grant that I may perform the role given to me to live in accordance with the law of love.
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 “messenger” - one who conveys info to another; the message of Christ is a call to selfless lover; Resolve to strive to be Christ’s message to those whose lives I touch and strive to be a selfless lover for them.
Tomorrow’s reading - Jn 5.33-36
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
12/13/11
Lectio: Lk 7.18b-23
Meditatio: “And he [Jesus] said to them in reply, ‘Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the good news proclaimed to them’.” Lk 7.22
Oratio: "O God, miracles are great! But You gave all of us something more.
I remember Jesus worked miracles for some but He proclaimed the good news to all.
Grant that I may be always grateful that I heard the good news and that I have been gifted with faith in it.
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 “Good News” - baptism for the forgiveness of sins; eternal life for all; law of love; Jesus’ continuous presence; the Eucharist! In prayer ask for the grace to do my part to spread the Good News as my way of saying thanks to God.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 7.24-30
Lectio: Lk 7.18b-23
Meditatio: “And he [Jesus] said to them in reply, ‘Go and tell John what you have seen and heard: the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the good news proclaimed to them’.” Lk 7.22
Oratio: "O God, miracles are great! But You gave all of us something more.
I remember Jesus worked miracles for some but He proclaimed the good news to all.
Grant that I may be always grateful that I heard the good news and that I have been gifted with faith in it.
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 “Good News” - baptism for the forgiveness of sins; eternal life for all; law of love; Jesus’ continuous presence; the Eucharist! In prayer ask for the grace to do my part to spread the Good News as my way of saying thanks to God.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 7.24-30
Monday, December 12, 2011
12/12/11
Lectio: Mt 21.28-32
Meditatio: “The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, ‘Yes, sir,’ but did not go.” Mt 21.30
Oratio: "O God, You want and You deserve more than lip service from us; You want our hearts.
I remember Jesus told a parable about two sons whose father gave an order to work in the vineyard. The first said ‘No’ but changed his mind later and went. The second said, ‘Yes’ but did not go. Jesus made it clear that the first one did his father’s will.
Grant that I may always not simply profess with my lips that You are the Lord God but do Your will to the best of my ability.
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 “lip service” - outward compliance; inward rejection; saying one thing and doing another; dishonest. In prayer seek the grace to give God my heart, my soul, my body and my mind in all things I do or I am asked to do.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 7.18b-23
Lectio: Mt 21.28-32
Meditatio: “The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, ‘Yes, sir,’ but did not go.” Mt 21.30
Oratio: "O God, You want and You deserve more than lip service from us; You want our hearts.
I remember Jesus told a parable about two sons whose father gave an order to work in the vineyard. The first said ‘No’ but changed his mind later and went. The second said, ‘Yes’ but did not go. Jesus made it clear that the first one did his father’s will.
Grant that I may always not simply profess with my lips that You are the Lord God but do Your will to the best of my ability.
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 “lip service” - outward compliance; inward rejection; saying one thing and doing another; dishonest. In prayer seek the grace to give God my heart, my soul, my body and my mind in all things I do or I am asked to do.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 7.18b-23
Sunday, December 11, 2011
12/11/11
Lectio: Lk 1.26-38
Meditatio: “Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.’ Then the angel departed from her.” Lk 1. 38
Oratio: "O God, You know all things and You want only the good for us and we will have it if we do Your will.
I remember Mary did You will and she became the mother of Your Son - wow!
Grant that I may always say ‘Yes’ to Your will and do so with alacrity and love.
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 “will” - ability to choose; to act; to achieve God’s will or to frustrate it; Pray that I may always ask WWJD before acting and then to what He would do.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 21.28-32
Lectio: Lk 1.26-38
Meditatio: “Mary said, ‘Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.’ Then the angel departed from her.” Lk 1. 38
Oratio: "O God, You know all things and You want only the good for us and we will have it if we do Your will.
I remember Mary did You will and she became the mother of Your Son - wow!
Grant that I may always say ‘Yes’ to Your will and do so with alacrity and love.
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 “will” - ability to choose; to act; to achieve God’s will or to frustrate it; Pray that I may always ask WWJD before acting and then to what He would do.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 21.28-32
Saturday, December 10, 2011
12/10/11
Lectio: Jn 1.6-8, 19-28
Meditatio: “He [John the Baptist] said: ‘I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, “Make straight the way of the Lord” as Isaiah the prophet said’.” Jn 1.23
Oratio: "O God, we all have a mission to make known Your Son and His salvific role.
I remember John the Baptist was a ‘voice’ of one just as each of us is and he proclaimed the coming of the Messiah.
Grant that I may cry out to others that Christ is the Way, the Truth, the Life and do so by the way I live my life.
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 “testimony” - words; example; works; Pray that I may cry out like John the Baptist did and fulfill my baptism and Confirmation role and give testimony to Christ, the Lord of my life and my salvation.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.39-47
Lectio: Jn 1.6-8, 19-28
Meditatio: “He [John the Baptist] said: ‘I am the voice of one crying out in the desert, “Make straight the way of the Lord” as Isaiah the prophet said’.” Jn 1.23
Oratio: "O God, we all have a mission to make known Your Son and His salvific role.
I remember John the Baptist was a ‘voice’ of one just as each of us is and he proclaimed the coming of the Messiah.
Grant that I may cry out to others that Christ is the Way, the Truth, the Life and do so by the way I live my life.
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 “testimony” - words; example; works; Pray that I may cry out like John the Baptist did and fulfill my baptism and Confirmation role and give testimony to Christ, the Lord of my life and my salvation.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.39-47
Friday, December 9, 2011
12/09/11
Lectio: Mt 17.9a, 10-13
Meditatio: “but I tell you Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him but did to him whatever they pleased.” Mt 17.12a
Oratio: "O God, our pride so often gets in our way and prevents us from recognizing what is meant for our good.
I remember the Jews failed to recognize John the Baptist and more tragically failed to recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
Grant that I may always have a humble heart when it comes to matters of Your kingdom.
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 “recognize” - to know; to see but not see is its opposite; Pray for the eyes of faith so that I may recognize all which is meant for my salvation.
Tomorrow’s reading - Jn 1.6-8, 19-28
Lectio: Mt 17.9a, 10-13
Meditatio: “but I tell you Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him but did to him whatever they pleased.” Mt 17.12a
Oratio: "O God, our pride so often gets in our way and prevents us from recognizing what is meant for our good.
I remember the Jews failed to recognize John the Baptist and more tragically failed to recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
Grant that I may always have a humble heart when it comes to matters of Your kingdom.
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 “recognize” - to know; to see but not see is its opposite; Pray for the eyes of faith so that I may recognize all which is meant for my salvation.
Tomorrow’s reading - Jn 1.6-8, 19-28
Thursday, December 8, 2011
12/08/11
Lectio: Mt 11.16-19
Meditatio: “The Son of Man came eating and drinking and they said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard,’ A friend of tax collectors and sinners. But wisdom is vindicated by her works.” Mt 11.19
Oratio: "O God, we are so perverse at times.
I remember the religious elite considered John the Baptist - mad; but the Christ - a glutton and a drunkard - but wisdom shows they were keys to our salvation.
Grant that I may be slow to judge and more to God’s ways which are wisdom’s ways.
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 “Wisdom”- the domain of the Holy Spirit; at times mysterious; always grace; it is always fruitful. Resolve to refrain from snap judgments; Be reflective so as not to rule actions that originate with God; and be careful that prejudice does not enter my decision making..
Tomorrow’s reading - Jn 1.6-8, 19-28
Lectio: Mt 11.16-19
Meditatio: “The Son of Man came eating and drinking and they said, ‘Look, he is a glutton and a drunkard,’ A friend of tax collectors and sinners. But wisdom is vindicated by her works.” Mt 11.19
Oratio: "O God, we are so perverse at times.
I remember the religious elite considered John the Baptist - mad; but the Christ - a glutton and a drunkard - but wisdom shows they were keys to our salvation.
Grant that I may be slow to judge and more to God’s ways which are wisdom’s ways.
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 “Wisdom”- the domain of the Holy Spirit; at times mysterious; always grace; it is always fruitful. Resolve to refrain from snap judgments; Be reflective so as not to rule actions that originate with God; and be careful that prejudice does not enter my decision making..
Tomorrow’s reading - Jn 1.6-8, 19-28
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
12/07/11
Lectio: Lk 1.26-38
Meditatio: “Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him, Jesus.” Lk 1.31
Oratio: "O God, You are a God of surprises!
I remember You deigned that Your Son become a man through the instrument of a woman and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Grant that I may be open to the many surprises Your Son has in store for me including giving His mother to me and more!
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 “Behold”- a greeting of Gabriel; an invitation; directed to Mary; her response - “Yes!” How awesome that the Son of God became incarnate through the womb of Mary. In prayer thank God for the awesome gift of His child through baptism and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 17.9a, 10-13
Lectio: Lk 1.26-38
Meditatio: “Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him, Jesus.” Lk 1.31
Oratio: "O God, You are a God of surprises!
I remember You deigned that Your Son become a man through the instrument of a woman and through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Grant that I may be open to the many surprises Your Son has in store for me including giving His mother to me and more!
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 “Behold”- a greeting of Gabriel; an invitation; directed to Mary; her response - “Yes!” How awesome that the Son of God became incarnate through the womb of Mary. In prayer thank God for the awesome gift of His child through baptism and the power of the Holy Spirit.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 17.9a, 10-13
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
12/06/11
Lectio: Mt 21.28-32
Meditatio: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Mt 21.28
Oratio: "O God, how mindful and kind You are to us!
I remember Your Son invited all who are heavily burdened to come to Him and He would give them rest- how kind of Him!
Grant that I may be always remember Jesus’ invite and rejoice and give Him thanks and praise for being so kind and merciful.
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 “burdened” - by duties; by daily demands; by daily sins; lifted by trust in Jesus. Resolve to pray always in thanksgiving to Jesus for always being there for me in my need and in my weariness. May I always trust in Him as St. Faustina urged.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.26-38
Lectio: Mt 21.28-32
Meditatio: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.” Mt 21.28
Oratio: "O God, how mindful and kind You are to us!
I remember Your Son invited all who are heavily burdened to come to Him and He would give them rest- how kind of Him!
Grant that I may be always remember Jesus’ invite and rejoice and give Him thanks and praise for being so kind and merciful.
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 “burdened” - by duties; by daily demands; by daily sins; lifted by trust in Jesus. Resolve to pray always in thanksgiving to Jesus for always being there for me in my need and in my weariness. May I always trust in Him as St. Faustina urged.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.26-38
Monday, December 5, 2011
12/05/11
Lectio: Mt 18-12-14
Meditatio: “In just the same way, it is not the will or your heavenly Father that one of these little ones be lost.” Mt 18.14
Oratio: "O God, You want us to have a close relationship with You.
I remember Jesus in His parable about a lost sheep referred to You as our Father in heaven - how close to us you are and want us to be!
Grant that I may be always remember I not only have a God in heaven but a Father as well who loves me infinitely.
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 “your heavenly Father” - God; creator; my God, my Father. Pray always with confidence, trust and love to God knowing He is my Father who loves me immensely.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 11.28-30
Lectio: Mt 18-12-14
Meditatio: “In just the same way, it is not the will or your heavenly Father that one of these little ones be lost.” Mt 18.14
Oratio: "O God, You want us to have a close relationship with You.
I remember Jesus in His parable about a lost sheep referred to You as our Father in heaven - how close to us you are and want us to be!
Grant that I may be always remember I not only have a God in heaven but a Father as well who loves me infinitely.
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 “your heavenly Father” - God; creator; my God, my Father. Pray always with confidence, trust and love to God knowing He is my Father who loves me immensely.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 11.28-30
Sunday, December 4, 2011
12/04/11
Lectio: Lk 5.17-26
Meditatio: “But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sings, he [Jesus] said to the man who was paralyzed, ‘I say to you, rise, pick up your stretcher and go home’.” Lk 5.24
Oratio: "O God, You know we are slow to believe and You worked miracles to convince us.
I remember Jesus showed He had the power to forgive sins by first forgiving the paralytic and then commanding him to walk which he did - Wow!
Grant that I may be always open to Your word for it is life and truth.
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 “forgiveness of sins’ - a divine power, a power bestowed by Jesus on His disciples; a power of the ordained priesthood given at their ordination. In prayer thank God for the power to forgive sins which He bestowed on His priests for that means all that all that spiritually cripples us can be and will be healed if we only seek forgiveness.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 21.28-32
Lectio: Lk 5.17-26
Meditatio: “But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sings, he [Jesus] said to the man who was paralyzed, ‘I say to you, rise, pick up your stretcher and go home’.” Lk 5.24
Oratio: "O God, You know we are slow to believe and You worked miracles to convince us.
I remember Jesus showed He had the power to forgive sins by first forgiving the paralytic and then commanding him to walk which he did - Wow!
Grant that I may be always open to Your word for it is life and truth.
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 “forgiveness of sins’ - a divine power, a power bestowed by Jesus on His disciples; a power of the ordained priesthood given at their ordination. In prayer thank God for the power to forgive sins which He bestowed on His priests for that means all that all that spiritually cripples us can be and will be healed if we only seek forgiveness.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 21.28-32
Saturday, December 3, 2011
12/03/11
Lectio: Mk 1.1-8
Meditatio: “I have baptized you with water but he [Jesus] will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Mk 1.8
Oratio: "O God, what a life you bestowed upon us through baptism!
I remember Jesus baptized with the Holy Spirit - with Your Spirit - and we became Your children - wow!
Grant that I may be ever grateful for the great privilege of having Your life bestowed upon me at my baptism.
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 “Baptism” - a sacrament, God’s life bestowed; action of the Holy Spirit, a privilege beyond price. In prayer continually express thanks for the gift of baptism and for the friendship with God that is offers.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.26-38
Lectio: Mk 1.1-8
Meditatio: “I have baptized you with water but he [Jesus] will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” Mk 1.8
Oratio: "O God, what a life you bestowed upon us through baptism!
I remember Jesus baptized with the Holy Spirit - with Your Spirit - and we became Your children - wow!
Grant that I may be ever grateful for the great privilege of having Your life bestowed upon me at my baptism.
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 “Baptism” - a sacrament, God’s life bestowed; action of the Holy Spirit, a privilege beyond price. In prayer continually express thanks for the gift of baptism and for the friendship with God that is offers.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 1.26-38
Friday, December 2, 2011
12/02/11
Lectio: Mt 9.35-10.1, 5a, 6-8
Meditatio: “At the sight of the crowds his [Jesus’] heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd.” Mt 9.36
Oratio: "O God, You did not leave us as orphans after You created us.
I remember Jesus’ heart was moved with pity because the crowds were troubled and He ministered to them and cured their diseases - how compassionate of Jesus!
Grant that I may do my part to help those who are troubled in heart, soul and body.
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 “moved with pity” - sympathy, empathy, compassion, suffering with; Jesus’ heart. Pray to imitate Jesus’ heart in ministering to others.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 1.1-8
Lectio: Mt 9.35-10.1, 5a, 6-8
Meditatio: “At the sight of the crowds his [Jesus’] heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd.” Mt 9.36
Oratio: "O God, You did not leave us as orphans after You created us.
I remember Jesus’ heart was moved with pity because the crowds were troubled and He ministered to them and cured their diseases - how compassionate of Jesus!
Grant that I may do my part to help those who are troubled in heart, soul and body.
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 “moved with pity” - sympathy, empathy, compassion, suffering with; Jesus’ heart. Pray to imitate Jesus’ heart in ministering to others.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 1.1-8
Thursday, December 1, 2011
12/01/11
Lectio: Mt 9.27-31
Meditatio: “Then he [Jesus] touched their eyes and said, ‘Let it be done for you according to your faith’.” Mt 9.29
Oratio: "O God, how blind we are to Your works.
I remember Jesus restored the sight to two blind men by simply touching their eyes because of their faith, but so many of their contemporaies failed to come to faith in Jesus.
Grant that I may be open to the many extraordinary events that You have performed throughout the ages and gratefully say, ‘I believe.’
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” - a gift from God; moves mountains; blind see; cripples walk; dead rise; pray always and give thanks for the gift of faith and for the many miracles that Jesus or His mother have granted us both now and throughout the ages.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 9.35-101, 5a, 6-8
Lectio: Mt 9.27-31
Meditatio: “Then he [Jesus] touched their eyes and said, ‘Let it be done for you according to your faith’.” Mt 9.29
Oratio: "O God, how blind we are to Your works.
I remember Jesus restored the sight to two blind men by simply touching their eyes because of their faith, but so many of their contemporaies failed to come to faith in Jesus.
Grant that I may be open to the many extraordinary events that You have performed throughout the ages and gratefully say, ‘I believe.’
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” - a gift from God; moves mountains; blind see; cripples walk; dead rise; pray always and give thanks for the gift of faith and for the many miracles that Jesus or His mother have granted us both now and throughout the ages.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 9.35-101, 5a, 6-8
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