3.30.12
Lectio: Ez 37.21-28
Meditatio: “My dwelling shall be with them. I will be there God, and they shall be my people.” Ez 37.27
Oratio: "O God, You are faithful even when we are unfaithful because You cannot be untrue to Yourself.
I remember You told the chosen people living in exile through Your prophet Ezekiel, that they would return to their land and You would be their God and they would be Your people - how kind and merciful of You!
Grant that I may ever remember Your mercy is without end and You only want us to return to You.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "dwelling”; live with; sanctuary - dwelling place of God; In prayer thank God for dwelling in our tabernacles throughout the world for that is what it means when we say that Jesus is consubstantial with the Father; i.e., Jesus contains the fullness of the God-head. How great and wonderful for us; how generous and kind of God to be with us. May we always bask in the joy of His presence and in His kindness and mercy.
Tomorrow's reading: Is 50.4-7
Friday, March 30, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
3.29.12
Lectio: Jer 20.10-13
Meditatio: “Sing to the Lord, praise the Lord. For he has rescued the life of the poor from the power of the wicked.” Jer 20.13
Oratio: "O God, who are we that You are mindful of us - even the poor and the lowly.
I remember Your prophet, Jeremiah, declared that we should sing praise to You for You rescued the poor from the powerful.
Grant that I may always rejoice in Your concern for all and especially for me.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "rescue”; to save; to help another in distress with a positive outcome; in prayer thank God for being my refuge and my strong support no matter what befalls me and for the grace to always trust in Him.
Tomorrow's reading: Ez 37.21-28
Lectio: Jer 20.10-13
Meditatio: “Sing to the Lord, praise the Lord. For he has rescued the life of the poor from the power of the wicked.” Jer 20.13
Oratio: "O God, who are we that You are mindful of us - even the poor and the lowly.
I remember Your prophet, Jeremiah, declared that we should sing praise to You for You rescued the poor from the powerful.
Grant that I may always rejoice in Your concern for all and especially for me.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "rescue”; to save; to help another in distress with a positive outcome; in prayer thank God for being my refuge and my strong support no matter what befalls me and for the grace to always trust in Him.
Tomorrow's reading: Ez 37.21-28
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
3.28.12
Lectio: Gn 17.3-9
Meditatio: “God said to Abraham: ‘On your part, you and your descendants after you must keep my covenant throughout the ages’.” Gn 17.9
Oratio: "O God, out of love You promise us salvation but You expect us to do our part.
I remember You entered a covenant with Abraham that You would be his and his descendant God and they would be Your people but they were to keep the covenant - tragically they did not!
Grant that I may faithful to the new covenant made by Your Son with us and sealed with His blood for it, too, is the source of our salvation.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "covenant”; a solemn agreement; between parties who are lovers; the covenant of marriage; the New Covenant that Jesus entered with us; in prayer ask for the grace to do my part of the covenant and reflect it by abiding by the Great Law of Love.
Tomorrow's reading: Jer 20.10-13
Lectio: Gn 17.3-9
Meditatio: “God said to Abraham: ‘On your part, you and your descendants after you must keep my covenant throughout the ages’.” Gn 17.9
Oratio: "O God, out of love You promise us salvation but You expect us to do our part.
I remember You entered a covenant with Abraham that You would be his and his descendant God and they would be Your people but they were to keep the covenant - tragically they did not!
Grant that I may faithful to the new covenant made by Your Son with us and sealed with His blood for it, too, is the source of our salvation.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "covenant”; a solemn agreement; between parties who are lovers; the covenant of marriage; the New Covenant that Jesus entered with us; in prayer ask for the grace to do my part of the covenant and reflect it by abiding by the Great Law of Love.
Tomorrow's reading: Jer 20.10-13
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
3.27.12
Lectio: Dn 3.14-20, 91-92,95
Meditatio: “Nebuchadnezzar exclaimed, ‘Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who sent his angel to deliver his servants that trusted in him, they disobeyed the royal command and yielded their bodies rather than serve or worship any god, except their own God.” Dn 3.94
Oratio: "O God, You are all-powerful and You want us to trust in You for our sake.
I remember three of Your servants in the time of Daniel were cast into a fiery furnace because they refused to worship another god and You rescued them from certain death - Wow!
Grant that I may always trust in You and allow You to determine the outcome of my trust.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "trust”; a confidence in another; reliance; God is all-trustworthy and alla-knowing; in prayer thank God for my many blessings and for the grace to always trust in His Divine Providence. .
Tomorrow's reading: Gn 17.3-9
Lectio: Dn 3.14-20, 91-92,95
Meditatio: “Nebuchadnezzar exclaimed, ‘Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who sent his angel to deliver his servants that trusted in him, they disobeyed the royal command and yielded their bodies rather than serve or worship any god, except their own God.” Dn 3.94
Oratio: "O God, You are all-powerful and You want us to trust in You for our sake.
I remember three of Your servants in the time of Daniel were cast into a fiery furnace because they refused to worship another god and You rescued them from certain death - Wow!
Grant that I may always trust in You and allow You to determine the outcome of my trust.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "trust”; a confidence in another; reliance; God is all-trustworthy and alla-knowing; in prayer thank God for my many blessings and for the grace to always trust in His Divine Providence. .
Tomorrow's reading: Gn 17.3-9
Monday, March 26, 2012
3.26.12
Lectio: Nm 21.4-9
Meditatio: “and the Lord said to Moses, ‘Make a seraph and mount it on a pole, and if anyone has been bitten looks at it, he will recover.” Nm 21.8
Oratio: "O God, You are our protector and strong support - both in physical and spiritual needs.
I remember You instructed Moses to make a bronze serpent and place it upon a pole and anyone who was bitten by a poisonous snake would be healed - how awesome!
Grant that I may ever grateful to Your Son for His willingness to be lifted up on the cross so that death would have no power over us and we might live forever with You - how generous! How stupendous!
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "bronze serpent”; a foreshadowing of the cross; the healing effects from sin which the cross brought about; in prayer thank God for being so kind and merciful and loving. .
Tomorrow's reading: Dn 3.14-20, 91-92,95
Lectio: Nm 21.4-9
Meditatio: “and the Lord said to Moses, ‘Make a seraph and mount it on a pole, and if anyone has been bitten looks at it, he will recover.” Nm 21.8
Oratio: "O God, You are our protector and strong support - both in physical and spiritual needs.
I remember You instructed Moses to make a bronze serpent and place it upon a pole and anyone who was bitten by a poisonous snake would be healed - how awesome!
Grant that I may ever grateful to Your Son for His willingness to be lifted up on the cross so that death would have no power over us and we might live forever with You - how generous! How stupendous!
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "bronze serpent”; a foreshadowing of the cross; the healing effects from sin which the cross brought about; in prayer thank God for being so kind and merciful and loving. .
Tomorrow's reading: Dn 3.14-20, 91-92,95
Sunday, March 25, 2012
3.25.12
Lectio: Is 7.10-14, 8.10
Meditatio: “Therefore, the Lord himself will give you this sign, the virgin will be with child and bear a son, and shall call him Immanuel.” Is 7.14
Oratio: "O God, You gave us an unmistakable sign of Your presence - a sign we could not miss, a sign foretold of old.
I remember Your prophet, Isaiah, eight hundreds years before the event, prophesied that a virgin would conceive and bear a son and would be called Immanuel, God is with us.
Grant that I may ever grateful to Mary for her cooperation with Your plans so that Your Son, Jesus, would be our brother forever.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "sign”; a pointer; a clear clue; the Virgin Mary’s birth of Jesus; the Annunciation. In prayer thank God for the sign of His presence - His Son; and ask for the grace to imitate Mary and choose Your will in all things.
Tomorrow's reading: Nm 21.4-9
Lectio: Is 7.10-14, 8.10
Meditatio: “Therefore, the Lord himself will give you this sign, the virgin will be with child and bear a son, and shall call him Immanuel.” Is 7.14
Oratio: "O God, You gave us an unmistakable sign of Your presence - a sign we could not miss, a sign foretold of old.
I remember Your prophet, Isaiah, eight hundreds years before the event, prophesied that a virgin would conceive and bear a son and would be called Immanuel, God is with us.
Grant that I may ever grateful to Mary for her cooperation with Your plans so that Your Son, Jesus, would be our brother forever.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "sign”; a pointer; a clear clue; the Virgin Mary’s birth of Jesus; the Annunciation. In prayer thank God for the sign of His presence - His Son; and ask for the grace to imitate Mary and choose Your will in all things.
Tomorrow's reading: Nm 21.4-9
Saturday, March 24, 2012
3.24.12
Lectio: Jer 31.31-34
Meditatio: “But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord. I will place my law within them, and write it upon their hearts. I will be their God and they will be my people.” Jer 31.33
Oratio: "O God, You so much want all to know You as their God for their good and You made it easy.
I remember Your prophet, Jeremiah, declared a new covenant of love with Your chosen people - You would write it on their hearts so they would readily know You and love You - How easy You made it for us.
Grant that I may rejoice in Your covenanted love and respond with my love.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: " covenant”; a solemn contract; a contract based on love; the basis for our salvation; between God as the Lover and us as the beloved; written on our hearts at our baptism; in prayer seek the grace to honor the covenant through a life of selfless service, love and understanding.
Tomorrow's reading: Is 7.10-14, 8.10
Lectio: Jer 31.31-34
Meditatio: “But this is the covenant which I will make with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord. I will place my law within them, and write it upon their hearts. I will be their God and they will be my people.” Jer 31.33
Oratio: "O God, You so much want all to know You as their God for their good and You made it easy.
I remember Your prophet, Jeremiah, declared a new covenant of love with Your chosen people - You would write it on their hearts so they would readily know You and love You - How easy You made it for us.
Grant that I may rejoice in Your covenanted love and respond with my love.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: " covenant”; a solemn contract; a contract based on love; the basis for our salvation; between God as the Lover and us as the beloved; written on our hearts at our baptism; in prayer seek the grace to honor the covenant through a life of selfless service, love and understanding.
Tomorrow's reading: Is 7.10-14, 8.10
Friday, March 23, 2012
3.23.12
Lectio: Jer 11.18-20
Meditatio: “Yet I, like a trusting lamb led to slaughter, did not realize that they were hatching plots against me.” Jer 11.19a
Oratio: "O God, You watch over us but that does not mean bad things do not happen to good people.
I remember Your prophet, Jeremiah, lamented that the leaders of Your chosen people plotted against him and they succeeded.
Grant that I may realize Your loving care means You will never abandon me no matter how dark the night and that one day You will bring me to the place of Light and Joy with where You are.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "trusting”; reliance on others; expecting good from another; In prayer thank God for His loving care and ask for the grace to always place my trust in Him for He will never disappoint in the end.
Tomorrow's reading: Jer 31.31-34
Lectio: Jer 11.18-20
Meditatio: “Yet I, like a trusting lamb led to slaughter, did not realize that they were hatching plots against me.” Jer 11.19a
Oratio: "O God, You watch over us but that does not mean bad things do not happen to good people.
I remember Your prophet, Jeremiah, lamented that the leaders of Your chosen people plotted against him and they succeeded.
Grant that I may realize Your loving care means You will never abandon me no matter how dark the night and that one day You will bring me to the place of Light and Joy with where You are.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "trusting”; reliance on others; expecting good from another; In prayer thank God for His loving care and ask for the grace to always place my trust in Him for He will never disappoint in the end.
Tomorrow's reading: Jer 31.31-34
Thursday, March 22, 2012
3.21.12
Lectio: Ex 32.7-14
Meditatio: “Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you.” Is 49.15
Oratio: "O God, we are like specks in the universe, yet You know and love us!
I remember through Your prophet Isaiah proclaimed that even if our mothers should forget us, You will never forget us.
Grant that I may rejoice and be ever grateful for such a kind and loving God as You.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "forget”; gone from mind; abandoned; gone from love. In prayer thank God for loving me like my mother loved me and resolve to return that kindness with love and respect.
Tomorrow's reading: Ws 2.1a, 12-12
3.22.12
Lectio: Ws 2.1a, 12-12
Meditatio: “Let us condemn him to a shameful death for according to his own words God will take care of him.” Ws 2.20
Oratio: "O God, You watch over us with loving care so that no harm will ultimately destroy us.
I remember even the enemies of Your prophets of old knew that is this was proclaimed of You. s.
Grant that I may be always grateful for Your raising Your Son from the dead so that death would no longer have power over us - how wonderful for us! How loving of You!
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "take care”; mindful of our needs and responsive to them; beloved and despite our personal straits nothing can harm our souls nor prevent us from our great destiny - life with God forever. In prayer thank God for His providential care and conquering death for us through the death of His Son.
Tomorrow's reading: Jer 11.18-20
Lectio: Ex 32.7-14
Meditatio: “Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you.” Is 49.15
Oratio: "O God, we are like specks in the universe, yet You know and love us!
I remember through Your prophet Isaiah proclaimed that even if our mothers should forget us, You will never forget us.
Grant that I may rejoice and be ever grateful for such a kind and loving God as You.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "forget”; gone from mind; abandoned; gone from love. In prayer thank God for loving me like my mother loved me and resolve to return that kindness with love and respect.
Tomorrow's reading: Ws 2.1a, 12-12
3.22.12
Lectio: Ws 2.1a, 12-12
Meditatio: “Let us condemn him to a shameful death for according to his own words God will take care of him.” Ws 2.20
Oratio: "O God, You watch over us with loving care so that no harm will ultimately destroy us.
I remember even the enemies of Your prophets of old knew that is this was proclaimed of You. s.
Grant that I may be always grateful for Your raising Your Son from the dead so that death would no longer have power over us - how wonderful for us! How loving of You!
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "take care”; mindful of our needs and responsive to them; beloved and despite our personal straits nothing can harm our souls nor prevent us from our great destiny - life with God forever. In prayer thank God for His providential care and conquering death for us through the death of His Son.
Tomorrow's reading: Jer 11.18-20
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
3.20.12
Lectio: Is 49.8-15
Meditatio: “Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you.” Is 49.15
Oratio: "O God, we are like specks in the universe, yet You know and love us!
I remember through Your prophet Isaiah proclaimed that even if our mothers should forget us, You will never forget us.
Grant that I may rejoice and be ever grateful for such a kind and loving God as You.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "forget”; gone from mind; abandoned; gone from love. In prayer thank God for loving me like my mother loved me and resolve to return that kindness with love and respect.
Tomorrow's reading: Ex 32.7-14
Lectio: Is 49.8-15
Meditatio: “Can a mother forget her infant, be without tenderness for the child of her womb? Even should she forget, I will never forget you.” Is 49.15
Oratio: "O God, we are like specks in the universe, yet You know and love us!
I remember through Your prophet Isaiah proclaimed that even if our mothers should forget us, You will never forget us.
Grant that I may rejoice and be ever grateful for such a kind and loving God as You.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "forget”; gone from mind; abandoned; gone from love. In prayer thank God for loving me like my mother loved me and resolve to return that kindness with love and respect.
Tomorrow's reading: Ex 32.7-14
Monday, March 19, 2012
3.19.12
3.19.12
Lectio: Ez 47.1-9, 12
Meditatio: “Along both banks of the river, fruit trees of every kind shall grow; their leaves shall never fade, nor their fruit fail. Every month they shall bear fruit, for they shall be watered by the flow from the sanctuary. The fruit shall serve as food and their leaves as medicine.” Ez 47.12
Oratio: "O God, You are the source of all good and the source of all graces.
I remember through Your servant Ezekiel saw Your goodness in a vision resulting in a river flowing from the sanctuary of the Temple and providing food and medicine for all throughout the year.
Grant that I may see the graces flowing from Your Son in the tabernacle as the source of eternal life for all who partake of His sacraments.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "grace” ; favor of God, God’s help; 7 sacraments; symbols embedded in our church carpet; river of grace depicted there, too. In prayer thank God for the many, many graces He has bestowed on me and continues to do so.
Tomorrow's reading: Is 49.8-15
Lectio: Ez 47.1-9, 12
Meditatio: “Along both banks of the river, fruit trees of every kind shall grow; their leaves shall never fade, nor their fruit fail. Every month they shall bear fruit, for they shall be watered by the flow from the sanctuary. The fruit shall serve as food and their leaves as medicine.” Ez 47.12
Oratio: "O God, You are the source of all good and the source of all graces.
I remember through Your servant Ezekiel saw Your goodness in a vision resulting in a river flowing from the sanctuary of the Temple and providing food and medicine for all throughout the year.
Grant that I may see the graces flowing from Your Son in the tabernacle as the source of eternal life for all who partake of His sacraments.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "grace” ; favor of God, God’s help; 7 sacraments; symbols embedded in our church carpet; river of grace depicted there, too. In prayer thank God for the many, many graces He has bestowed on me and continues to do so.
Tomorrow's reading: Is 49.8-15
Sunday, March 18, 2012
3.18.12
Lectio: 2 Sm 7.4-5a,12-14a,16
Meditatio: “Your house [David’s] and your kingdom shall endure forever before me. Your throne shall stand forever.” 2 Sm 7.16
Oratio: "O God, Your promises on their face at times appear to be impossible to keep - but what is impossible for us is possible for You.
I remember through Your prophet, Nathan, You informed King David his kingdom would endure forever - impossible! But Your Son would be born of the Davidic line and through Him You have fulfilled Your promise.
Grant that I may never doubt Your promises especially Your promises to be merciful and to grant eternal life to those who believe including to those who are searching for You..
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "forever”; without end, eternal; an attribute of God; impossible for us on our own; for us now because Jesus declared that He is the resurrection and the life and all who believe in Him even though they die, will live - How wonderful, how generous of our God. In prayer thank God for destroying the effects of death for us and ask for the grace to be always faithful to His wishes.
Tomorrow's reading: Ez 47.1-9, 12
Lectio: 2 Sm 7.4-5a,12-14a,16
Meditatio: “Your house [David’s] and your kingdom shall endure forever before me. Your throne shall stand forever.” 2 Sm 7.16
Oratio: "O God, Your promises on their face at times appear to be impossible to keep - but what is impossible for us is possible for You.
I remember through Your prophet, Nathan, You informed King David his kingdom would endure forever - impossible! But Your Son would be born of the Davidic line and through Him You have fulfilled Your promise.
Grant that I may never doubt Your promises especially Your promises to be merciful and to grant eternal life to those who believe including to those who are searching for You..
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "forever”; without end, eternal; an attribute of God; impossible for us on our own; for us now because Jesus declared that He is the resurrection and the life and all who believe in Him even though they die, will live - How wonderful, how generous of our God. In prayer thank God for destroying the effects of death for us and ask for the grace to be always faithful to His wishes.
Tomorrow's reading: Ez 47.1-9, 12
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Friday, March 16, 2012
3.16.12
Lectio: Hos 6.1-6
Meditatio: "He [God] will revive us after two days, on the third day he will raise us up to live in his presence.” Hos 6.2
Oratio: "O God, You sent Your prophets in the days of old to prepare the way for the Good News brought by Your Son.
I remember Hosea referred to a personal resurrection after death for Your people.
Grant that I may be ever grateful that Your Son has triumphed over death so it no longer is the end but only a new beginning for us. .
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "raise up”; God alone can do for us; Jesus is the source. Hosea foretold it; in prayer thank God for His Son through whom we now have the gift of resurrected life if we believe in Him and may I always hold to that faith.
Tomorrow's reading: 2 Chr 36.14-16
Lectio: Hos 6.1-6
Meditatio: "He [God] will revive us after two days, on the third day he will raise us up to live in his presence.” Hos 6.2
Oratio: "O God, You sent Your prophets in the days of old to prepare the way for the Good News brought by Your Son.
I remember Hosea referred to a personal resurrection after death for Your people.
Grant that I may be ever grateful that Your Son has triumphed over death so it no longer is the end but only a new beginning for us. .
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "raise up”; God alone can do for us; Jesus is the source. Hosea foretold it; in prayer thank God for His Son through whom we now have the gift of resurrected life if we believe in Him and may I always hold to that faith.
Tomorrow's reading: 2 Chr 36.14-16
Thursday, March 15, 2012
3.15.12
Lectio: Hos 14.2-10
Meditatio: "I [God] will be like the dew of Israel, he shall blossom like the lily.” Hos 14.6a
Oratio: "O God, Your words of old echo even in our days and they are spirit and truth.
I remember You prophet Hosea said of You that You would be like the dew for Israel and Israel will blossom.
Grant that I may realize Your presence and rejoice each every day that on our Altars Your Spirit descends on our gifts like the dewfall.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "dewfall”; vital moisture for parched land; and the Spirit is vital for parched souls; in prayer thank the Holy Spirit for his presence not only on our altars every day, but in our daily lives to light, to guard, to rule, to guide us.
Tomorrow's reading: Hos 6.1-6
Lectio: Hos 14.2-10
Meditatio: "I [God] will be like the dew of Israel, he shall blossom like the lily.” Hos 14.6a
Oratio: "O God, Your words of old echo even in our days and they are spirit and truth.
I remember You prophet Hosea said of You that You would be like the dew for Israel and Israel will blossom.
Grant that I may realize Your presence and rejoice each every day that on our Altars Your Spirit descends on our gifts like the dewfall.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect: "dewfall”; vital moisture for parched land; and the Spirit is vital for parched souls; in prayer thank the Holy Spirit for his presence not only on our altars every day, but in our daily lives to light, to guard, to rule, to guide us.
Tomorrow's reading: Hos 6.1-6
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
3:13:12
Lectio: Dt 4.1,5-9
Meditatio: "However, take care and be earnestly on your guard not to forget the things which your eyes have seen, nor let them slip from your memory as long as you live, but teach them to your children and to your children’s children.” Dt 4.9
Oratio: "O God, You know we are a forgetful people.
I remember Moses warned Your chosen people not to forget the ten commandments and all You did for them - but they would forget and give themselves over to worship false gods.
Grant that I with Your grace I may always conduct myself in accordance with Your commandments and rejoice in all the things You have and continue to do for us.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect on ‘teach...children.” by actions, by words, by example; not just memorization; but incorporation of them at the core of our being; in prayer ask for the grace to guide those in my care in the best ways to teach their children about You and Your many miracles You have worked and continue to work on our behalf.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jer 7.23-28
Lectio: Dt 4.1,5-9
Meditatio: "However, take care and be earnestly on your guard not to forget the things which your eyes have seen, nor let them slip from your memory as long as you live, but teach them to your children and to your children’s children.” Dt 4.9
Oratio: "O God, You know we are a forgetful people.
I remember Moses warned Your chosen people not to forget the ten commandments and all You did for them - but they would forget and give themselves over to worship false gods.
Grant that I with Your grace I may always conduct myself in accordance with Your commandments and rejoice in all the things You have and continue to do for us.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect on ‘teach...children.” by actions, by words, by example; not just memorization; but incorporation of them at the core of our being; in prayer ask for the grace to guide those in my care in the best ways to teach their children about You and Your many miracles You have worked and continue to work on our behalf.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jer 7.23-28
Monday, March 12, 2012
3:12:12
Lectio: Dn 3.25, 34-43
Meditatio: "But with contrite heart an d humble spirit let us be received.” Dn 3.39
Oratio: "O God, You are our only true refuge and strength.
I remember Azariah prayed in the fiery furnace that Your people were abandoned by You because of their sins - yet he prayed with confidence that you would receive him and You did and You rescued him.
Grant that I may have the same faith as Azariah and the same contrition.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect on ‘contrite heart”; true sorrow for the offense given; God is deserving of all my love and I fail to give it when I sin; In prayer ask for the grace to always realize that I am Your humble servant and that my sins give You great offense. Help me to love You always and then do with me as You wish.
Tomorrow’s reading: Dt 4.1,5-9
Lectio: Dn 3.25, 34-43
Meditatio: "But with contrite heart an d humble spirit let us be received.” Dn 3.39
Oratio: "O God, You are our only true refuge and strength.
I remember Azariah prayed in the fiery furnace that Your people were abandoned by You because of their sins - yet he prayed with confidence that you would receive him and You did and You rescued him.
Grant that I may have the same faith as Azariah and the same contrition.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect on ‘contrite heart”; true sorrow for the offense given; God is deserving of all my love and I fail to give it when I sin; In prayer ask for the grace to always realize that I am Your humble servant and that my sins give You great offense. Help me to love You always and then do with me as You wish.
Tomorrow’s reading: Dt 4.1,5-9
Sunday, March 11, 2012
3:11:12
Lectio: 2 Kgs5.1-15,an
Meditatio: "He (Naaman) returned with his whole retinue to the man of God (Elisha). On his arrival he stood before him and said, ‘Now I know there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel’." 2Kgs 5.15a,b
Oratio: "O God, You know how hard it is for us to have faith in You-so You work miracles for us.
I remember Naaman, the Armenean general, was cured of leprosy through Your prophet, Elisha, and Naaman then believed in You as the only God.
Grant that I may always be grateful for the many miracles You have worked for us to bring us to faith and especially the resurrection of Your Son.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect on ‘miracle.” Beyond the power of nature; countless ones down throughout the ages. Two of the on-going ones are: Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Eucharistic Miracle at Lanciano. In prayer thank God for being so kind to us and for making it so easy to believe.
Tomorrow’s reading: Dn 3.25, 34-43
Lectio: 2 Kgs5.1-15,an
Meditatio: "He (Naaman) returned with his whole retinue to the man of God (Elisha). On his arrival he stood before him and said, ‘Now I know there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel’." 2Kgs 5.15a,b
Oratio: "O God, You know how hard it is for us to have faith in You-so You work miracles for us.
I remember Naaman, the Armenean general, was cured of leprosy through Your prophet, Elisha, and Naaman then believed in You as the only God.
Grant that I may always be grateful for the many miracles You have worked for us to bring us to faith and especially the resurrection of Your Son.
Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.
Operatio: Reflect on ‘miracle.” Beyond the power of nature; countless ones down throughout the ages. Two of the on-going ones are: Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Eucharistic Miracle at Lanciano. In prayer thank God for being so kind to us and for making it so easy to believe.
Tomorrow’s reading: Dn 3.25, 34-43
Saturday, March 10, 2012
3/10/12
Lectio: Ex 20.1-17
Meditatio: “Honor your father and your mother, that you may have long life in the land which the Lord, your God, is giving you.” Ex 20.12
Oratio: ""O God, how generous You were in days of old; and how much more today!
I remember You promised in Moses time to grant us length of days - 80 years, if we were strong, for keeping Your commandment to love our parents; but now You grant us eternal life if we follow Your commandment to Love! - How super generous!
Grant that I may be ever grateful and show my gratitude by living my life in accordance with the dictates of 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: Operatio : Reflect on "life”; sentient; knowing, loving; earthly life - shore; eternal life - forever; in prayer thank God for sending His Son, Jesus, to us and through Him granting us resurrected life.
Tomorrow's readings: 2 Kgs 5.1-15b
Lectio: Ex 20.1-17
Meditatio: “Honor your father and your mother, that you may have long life in the land which the Lord, your God, is giving you.” Ex 20.12
Oratio: ""O God, how generous You were in days of old; and how much more today!
I remember You promised in Moses time to grant us length of days - 80 years, if we were strong, for keeping Your commandment to love our parents; but now You grant us eternal life if we follow Your commandment to Love! - How super generous!
Grant that I may be ever grateful and show my gratitude by living my life in accordance with the dictates of 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: Operatio : Reflect on "life”; sentient; knowing, loving; earthly life - shore; eternal life - forever; in prayer thank God for sending His Son, Jesus, to us and through Him granting us resurrected life.
Tomorrow's readings: 2 Kgs 5.1-15b
Friday, March 9, 2012
3/09/12
Lectio: Mi 7.14-15, 18-20
Meditatio: “And will again have compassion on us, treading underfoot our guilt. You cast into the depths of the sea all our sins.” Mi 7.19
Oratio: ""O God, You are so kind and merciful even when we turn against You through sin.
I remember Micah, Your prophet, told us You not only will forgive us but our sins will no longer be remembered for they will be cast into the depths of the sea.
Grant that I may ever rejoice in Your kindness and mercy and be forever grateful for such a great and loving God.
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: Operatio : Reflect on "sin”; an offense against God, a wrongful thought, word or deed; deserving of eternal punishment; But God forgives and forgets. In prayer seek the grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sins.
Tomorrow's readings: Ex 20.1-17
Lectio: Mi 7.14-15, 18-20
Meditatio: “And will again have compassion on us, treading underfoot our guilt. You cast into the depths of the sea all our sins.” Mi 7.19
Oratio: ""O God, You are so kind and merciful even when we turn against You through sin.
I remember Micah, Your prophet, told us You not only will forgive us but our sins will no longer be remembered for they will be cast into the depths of the sea.
Grant that I may ever rejoice in Your kindness and mercy and be forever grateful for such a great and loving God.
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: Operatio : Reflect on "sin”; an offense against God, a wrongful thought, word or deed; deserving of eternal punishment; But God forgives and forgets. In prayer seek the grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sins.
Tomorrow's readings: Ex 20.1-17
Thursday, March 8, 2012
3/08/12
Lectio: Gn 37.3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a
Meditatio: “They sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver.” Gn 37.28a
Oratio: ""O God, You know how treacherous we can be - yet You continue to love us.
I remember Joseph’s brother sold him into slavery for 20 pieces of silver. Yet Joseph would be Your instrument for saving his clan from starving.
Grant that I may realize that my sins are a betrayal of You but You continue to watch over me and only desire my return 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: Operatio : Reflect on "20 pieces of silver”; echoes Christ’s being sold for 30 pieces of silver; Joseph was their brother; Jesus is our brother - how we deserve to be punished! In prayer thank our heavenly Father for being so kind and merciful and ask for the grace to remain steadfast in faith.
Tomorrow's readings: Mi 7.14-15, 18-20
Lectio: Gn 37.3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a
Meditatio: “They sold Joseph to the Ishmaelites for twenty pieces of silver.” Gn 37.28a
Oratio: ""O God, You know how treacherous we can be - yet You continue to love us.
I remember Joseph’s brother sold him into slavery for 20 pieces of silver. Yet Joseph would be Your instrument for saving his clan from starving.
Grant that I may realize that my sins are a betrayal of You but You continue to watch over me and only desire my return 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: Operatio : Reflect on "20 pieces of silver”; echoes Christ’s being sold for 30 pieces of silver; Joseph was their brother; Jesus is our brother - how we deserve to be punished! In prayer thank our heavenly Father for being so kind and merciful and ask for the grace to remain steadfast in faith.
Tomorrow's readings: Mi 7.14-15, 18-20
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
3/07/12
Lectio: : Jer 17.5-10
Meditatio: “I, the Lord, alone probe the mind and test the heart, to reward everyone according to his ways, according to the merit of his deeds.” Jer 17.10
Oratio: ""O God, You are the source of true wisdom and You want us to be true to You.
I remember Jeremiah reminded the people that You can also probe the mind and the heart.
Grant that I may always realize You are All-Knowing and seek to honor Your ways and live by 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 "probe”; to inspect; to investigate; God’s knowledge of even my inmost thoughts;
in prayer thank God for the way of life He has wanted for us and the grace to live in accordance with it.
Tomorrow's readings: Gn 37.3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28
Lectio: : Jer 17.5-10
Meditatio: “I, the Lord, alone probe the mind and test the heart, to reward everyone according to his ways, according to the merit of his deeds.” Jer 17.10
Oratio: ""O God, You are the source of true wisdom and You want us to be true to You.
I remember Jeremiah reminded the people that You can also probe the mind and the heart.
Grant that I may always realize You are All-Knowing and seek to honor Your ways and live by 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 "probe”; to inspect; to investigate; God’s knowledge of even my inmost thoughts;
in prayer thank God for the way of life He has wanted for us and the grace to live in accordance with it.
Tomorrow's readings: Gn 37.3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
3/06/12
Lectio: : Jer 18.18-20
” Meditatio: “must good be repaid with evil that they should dig a pit to take my life.
Jer 18.20a
Oratio: ""O God, how perverse we are at times when You only desire to help us.
I remember Your chosen people plotted the death of Your prophet, Jeremiah, whom You sent to help them.
Grant that I may recognize Your prophets in my midst and heed 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: Operatio : Reflect on "prophet;” one who speaks to us about God and the things about God that we should know;
the infallible teachings of the Pope and bishops in communion with him on matters of faith and morals; the baptized by their lives well lived;
in prayer thank God for His loving care for us and for the prophets He sends to us; and then for the grace to heed their message and respond to them.
Tomorrow's readings: Jer 17.5-10
Lectio: : Jer 18.18-20
” Meditatio: “must good be repaid with evil that they should dig a pit to take my life.
Jer 18.20a
Oratio: ""O God, how perverse we are at times when You only desire to help us.
I remember Your chosen people plotted the death of Your prophet, Jeremiah, whom You sent to help them.
Grant that I may recognize Your prophets in my midst and heed 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: Operatio : Reflect on "prophet;” one who speaks to us about God and the things about God that we should know;
the infallible teachings of the Pope and bishops in communion with him on matters of faith and morals; the baptized by their lives well lived;
in prayer thank God for His loving care for us and for the prophets He sends to us; and then for the grace to heed their message and respond to them.
Tomorrow's readings: Jer 17.5-10
Monday, March 5, 2012
3/05/12
Lectio: Is 1.10,16-20 Meditatio: “learn to do good. Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s pleas, defend the widow.” Is 1.17
Oratio: ""O God, You created us in Your image - and we should live a life which reflects You.
I remember Your prophet, Isaiah, realized this and urged Your people to do good and make justice their aim.
Grant that I may heed the call of Isaiah and a life a life that reflects Your image.
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: Operatio : Reflect on "justice;” to right relationship with God, others and self; God is All-Just. In prayer ask for the grace to be just in all our relationships and to all a full measure of compassion, too!
Tomorrow's readings: Jer 18.18-20
Lectio: Is 1.10,16-20 Meditatio: “learn to do good. Make justice your aim: redress the wronged, hear the orphan’s pleas, defend the widow.” Is 1.17
Oratio: ""O God, You created us in Your image - and we should live a life which reflects You.
I remember Your prophet, Isaiah, realized this and urged Your people to do good and make justice their aim.
Grant that I may heed the call of Isaiah and a life a life that reflects Your image.
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: Operatio : Reflect on "justice;” to right relationship with God, others and self; God is All-Just. In prayer ask for the grace to be just in all our relationships and to all a full measure of compassion, too!
Tomorrow's readings: Jer 18.18-20
Sunday, March 4, 2012
3/05/12
Lectio: Dn 9.4b-10
Meditatio: “But yours, O Lord, our God, are compassion and forgiveness! Yet we rebelled against you.” Dn 9.8
Oratio: ""O God, how merciful You are!
I remember Your servant, Daniel, proclaimed that You are compassion and forgiveness personified!
Grant that I may always remember who You are and that all You desire is our return to You no matter what our sins.
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: Operatio : Reflect on "compassion;” to suffer with; an empathy filled with forgiveness; in prayer thank God for being so kind and merciful and not holding our sinful inclinations against us but always willing to forgive desiring only our return to Him.
Tomorrow's readings: Is 1.10,16-20
Lectio: Dn 9.4b-10
Meditatio: “But yours, O Lord, our God, are compassion and forgiveness! Yet we rebelled against you.” Dn 9.8
Oratio: ""O God, how merciful You are!
I remember Your servant, Daniel, proclaimed that You are compassion and forgiveness personified!
Grant that I may always remember who You are and that all You desire is our return to You no matter what our sins.
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: Operatio : Reflect on "compassion;” to suffer with; an empathy filled with forgiveness; in prayer thank God for being so kind and merciful and not holding our sinful inclinations against us but always willing to forgive desiring only our return to Him.
Tomorrow's readings: Is 1.10,16-20
Friday, March 2, 2012
3/01/12
Lectio: Dt 26.16-19
Meditatio: “Today you are making this agreement with the Lord: he is to be your God and you are to walk in his ways and observe his statutes, commandments and decrees, and to hearken to his voice.” Dt 26.17
Oratio: ""O God, You so want us to be Yours and You made a solemn promise to us as to how we will be Yours.
I remember Moses declared that the covenant You made - was simply this - You will be ours if we walk in Your ways - Your Son summed up Your ways in the ways of love.
Grant that with Your grace I may always keep Your commandments and hearken to Your voice for I so much want to be Yours.
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: Operatio : Reflect on "hearken;” listen; hear; voice of Christ; the voice of His vicar, the Pope; the voice God speaks to us in meditation. In prayer ask for the grace to abide by the Law of Love which sums up all the commandments found in the laws and the prophets for I so much want to please You.
Tomorrow's readings: Gn 22.1-2,9a,10-13,15-18
Lectio: Dt 26.16-19
Meditatio: “Today you are making this agreement with the Lord: he is to be your God and you are to walk in his ways and observe his statutes, commandments and decrees, and to hearken to his voice.” Dt 26.17
Oratio: ""O God, You so want us to be Yours and You made a solemn promise to us as to how we will be Yours.
I remember Moses declared that the covenant You made - was simply this - You will be ours if we walk in Your ways - Your Son summed up Your ways in the ways of love.
Grant that with Your grace I may always keep Your commandments and hearken to Your voice for I so much want to be Yours.
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: Operatio : Reflect on "hearken;” listen; hear; voice of Christ; the voice of His vicar, the Pope; the voice God speaks to us in meditation. In prayer ask for the grace to abide by the Law of Love which sums up all the commandments found in the laws and the prophets for I so much want to please You.
Tomorrow's readings: Gn 22.1-2,9a,10-13,15-18
Thursday, March 1, 2012
3/01/12
Lectio: Ez 18.21-28
Meditatio: “Then, I, too, shall brush one hand against the other and wreak my fury. I, the Lord, have spoken.” Ez 18.22
Oratio: ""O God, we are responsible for our choices and they have consequences.
I remember Your prophet Ezekiel declared to chosen people that just as they did not take responsibility for their unfaithfulness to You, You will not take responsibility for the destruction of Jerusalem.
Grant that I may always realize I have a free will and with Your grace make right choices.
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: Operatio : Reflect on "responsible; “ effects that flow from choices; evil caused by my bad choices; rationalization as a way of excusing myself for my bad choices and not taking responsibility for my choices. In prayer ask for the grace to use my gift of free will in a manner which gives honor, praise and glory to God and good example to those whose lives I touch.
Tomorrow's readings: Dt 26.16-19
Lectio: Ez 18.21-28
Meditatio: “Then, I, too, shall brush one hand against the other and wreak my fury. I, the Lord, have spoken.” Ez 18.22
Oratio: ""O God, we are responsible for our choices and they have consequences.
I remember Your prophet Ezekiel declared to chosen people that just as they did not take responsibility for their unfaithfulness to You, You will not take responsibility for the destruction of Jerusalem.
Grant that I may always realize I have a free will and with Your grace make right choices.
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: Operatio : Reflect on "responsible; “ effects that flow from choices; evil caused by my bad choices; rationalization as a way of excusing myself for my bad choices and not taking responsibility for my choices. In prayer ask for the grace to use my gift of free will in a manner which gives honor, praise and glory to God and good example to those whose lives I touch.
Tomorrow's readings: Dt 26.16-19
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