9.30.2 Lectio: Jb 1.6-22 Meditatio: and [Job] said, ‘Naked I came forth from my mother’s womb, and naked I go back again. The Lord gives and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord’.’ Jb 1.21 Oratio: " O God, we rejoice when we received good things and we are saddened when things our people are taken away from us - but You alone are omnipotent and all-knowing, and we must trust You in our dark times. I remember Job lost everything and his response is what You want of us, too - You gave, You take away, and blessed are You. Grant that I may always take Job’s word to heart and truly mean them when adversity hits - bor I will never be able to answer the big whys in life - why was I born, at this time, into this family, why did I fall in love with this person, why was I afflicted with this disease, why did my loved ones die at this time? These ‘Whys’ can only be answered by You and I will wait Your answers in the next life. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "the Lord gives...takes away;” all we have is gift, we are pure gift from God, our talent, our time, our family is God’s gift; in prayer thank God for all He has given us and ask for the gift of trust in times of adversity for that is how the wise sages of old handled their trials. Tomorrow's reading: Jb 3.1-3,11-17,20-23

9.29.12 Lectio: Nm 11.25-29 Meditatio: "But Moses answered him [Joshua], ‘Are you jealous for my sake? Would that all the people of the Lord were prophets! Would that the Lord might bestow his spirit on them all’!” Nm 11. 29 Oratio: " O God, judgment belongs to You alone! I remember Moses reprimanded Joshua for being jealous that Your spirit had descended upon two others but not through Moses; and he wanted them stopped. But Moses rightly refused. Grant that I may always be aware that jealousy can easily color my judgment and ask for the grace to judge not lest in judging I also be judged. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "jealousy”; envy; wanting what someone else has; wanting someone not to have what they do have; in prayer ask for the grace to be aware when jealousy is upon me and to refrain from judging others and to be contented with what I have and what I am. Tomorrow's reading: Jb 1.6-22

9.28.12 Lectio: Dn 7.9-10,13-14 Meditatio: "He [Christ] received dominion, glory and kingship, nations and peoples of every language serve him.” Dn 7. 13b Oratio: " O God, You did not spare Your Son from insult, rejection, pain, suffering and death when You sent Him to us - but rightfully that would not define Him. I remember Your prophet, Daniel, declared that He as the Son of Man would receive dominion and glory from all - How deserving! Grant that I may add my feeble voice to theirs and give Your Son the and You the honor and praise You both deserve. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "dominion”; superior; rule over; in prayer thank God for Jesus and for the grace to willingly accept His dominion and reflect my acceptance by selfless service of others in His name. Tomorrow's reading: Nm 11.25-29

9.27.12 Lectio: Eccl 3.1-11 Meditatio: "A time to weep, a time to laugh; a time to mourn, a time to dance.” Eccl 3.4 Oratio: " O God, You have created us to be with You and You have planted us on this earth to prepare ourselves with Your help to come to You. I remember Your sage realized You made this earth much less than heaven for in it we would weep and we would laugh, we would mourn and we would dance - in other words it would be in our sorrow mitigated with joy that we would prepare ourselves for a life of endless joy with You - how generous on Your part! Grant that the pleasure of this world may not take my eyes off the destiny You have in mind for me. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "time;” a moment; an hour, a day, a life; in prayer thank God for the time He gives me here on earth and for the grace to cope with the sorrows that come my way and to rejoice and be nourished by the joys that He also provides for me so that I may one day come to Him and be with Him forever in a place of eternal joy. Tomorrow's reading: Dn 7.9-10,13-14

9.26.12 Lectio: Eccl 1.2-11 Meditatio: "All rivers go the sea yet never does the sea become full. To the place where they go, the rivers keep going.” Eccl 1.7 Oratio: " O God, You are the Master Planner of the universe. I remember Qoheleth observed the rivers going to the sea and the sea never being filled - Your practice of evaporation to watering via the clouds all the earth. Grant that I may be ever thankful for having such a God like You who made the universe but who loves me though I am so small and insignificant. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "rivers going to the sea;” the method of taking rain and snow run off to the sea so that through the transport of the clouds the land may be watered. In prayer meditate on the great order in nature - the sun, the moon, and the planets and their orbits, the air, the sea, the sky, all the living creatures and rejoice in the greatness and love of our Maker. Tomorrow's reading: Eccl 3.1-11

9.25.12 Lectio: Prv 30.5-9 Meditatio: "Put falsehood and lying far from my me, give me neither poverty nor riches; [provide me only with the food I need.] Prv 30.8 Oratio: " O God, You sage, who spoke Your wisdom in days gone by, decried lying. I remember yesterday he told of the pitfall about lying to obtain a fortune - the liar will fall in a deadly snare; today Your sage asks that you keep falsehood far from him. Grant that I may always speak the truth and live by the truth for that is the way of wisdom and righteousness. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "falsehood;” a lie, deception in word or in deed; an untruth; in prayer ask for the virtue of integrity and to practice it no matter how difficult so that my life may reflect the life you want of Your child. Tomorrow's reading: Eccl 1.2-11

9.24.12 Lectio: Prv 21.1-6,10-13 Meditatio: "He who makes a fortune with a lying tongue, is chasing a bubble over deadly snares.” Prv 21.6 Oratio: " O God, You made us in Your image and not deceit is to be found in You. I remember one of Your wise sayings is the destiny of those with a lying tongue - falling into a deadly snare. Grant that I may always respond to Your grace and say “yes” when I mean “yes” and “no” when I mean “no” for everything else is from the evil one. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "a bubble”; beautiful to behold; short-lived; pops; gone forever; in prayer ask for the grace of integrity and strive to be honest in all things. Tomorrow's reading: Prv 30.5-9

9.23.12 Lectio: Prv 3.27-34 Meditatio: "Say not to your neighbor, ‘Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give,’ when you can give at once.” Prv 2.28 Oratio: " O God, You want us to be charitable to our neighbors. I remember one of Your proverbs is not make the person beg more and come back again when one could help them today. Grant that I may recognize You in those who come asking for help and give immediate help with what I can for that is Your way. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "give at once”; immediately; but it does not preclude prudence and inquiry, nor does it require impoverishment of oneself in order to respond; and giving helpful advice is often better than giving money or food; in prayer thank God for responding to my prayers and ask for the grace to imitate Him when others request help from me; and do what I am able at the moment. Tomorrow's reading: Prv 21.1-6,10-13

9.22.12 Lectio: Wis 2.12,17-20 Meditatio: "for if the just one be the son of God, he will defend him and deliver him from his foes.” Wis 2.18 Oratio: " O God, You continually warn us through Your prophets of the perils to our salvation - but we often ignore them. I remember the author of the Book of Wisdom 100 years before Christ predicted the mind set of those who would condemn Christ to death - He has saved others; Let us see if He will save Himself. Grant that I may never put God to the test for He has shown throughout the ages that He is kind and merciful and that He loves us as His very own. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "deliver:” to save; in prayer thank God for delivering Jesus by giving Him victory over death; and thank Jesus for giving us a share in His victory over death for we are powerless against the foe of death but we become victorious in His name. Tomorrow's reading: Prv 3.27-34

9.21.12 Lectio: 1 Cor 15.33-37,42-49 Meditatio: "just as we have borne the image of the earthly one, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly one.” 1 Cor 15.49 Oratio: " O God, You have wonderfully made us and You have wonderfully provided for our future after this life. I remember Paul declared to the Corinthinians that when we die, we shall receive a glorified body, incorruptible, and having the image of Your Son - how stupendous! How much beyond anything we deserve or could know with Your revealing it to us! Grant that I may live now as Your child, which I became at my baptism, so that my life may reflect my gratitude for all You have done and all You will do for us. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "image of the heavenly one:” image of God’s Son; image of Christ, image of a child of God; in prayer thank God for providing such a great and wonderful future for us and for the grace to live now as a child of God by conforming my life to the Great Law of Love, for God is love and we best image God in how we love. Tomorrow's reading:Wis 2.12,17-20

9.20.12 Lectio: Eph 4.1-7, 11-13 Meditatio: "one Lord, one faith, one baptism.” Eph 4.5 Oratio: " O God, You made it clear for us what You want us to believe and how to live. I remember Paul wrote to the Ephesians that there is one faith, that baptism is essential and there is but one God - You. Grant that I may hold to the truths You revealed to us for my salvation and for the salvation of those whose lives I touch. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "one," single; not plural; in prayer thank God for revealing His unity and how to relate to Him; and in prayer ask for the grace of faith that His Son has revealed to us and to live that faith as Your child through baptism. Tomorrow's reading: 1 Cor 15.33-37,42-49

9.19.12 Lectio: 1 Cor 15.1-11 Meditatio: "After that, he (Jesus) appeared to me the five hundred brothers at once, most of whom are still living, though some have fallen asleep." 1 Cor 15.1-11 Oratio: " O God, the resurrection of Your Son is the core of our faith, and our faith is in vain in Your Son did not rise from the dead. I remember not only did Jesus appear to the closest of His disciples, but He also appeared to 500 at one time so that there would be overwhelming evidence of His resurrection. Grant that I may be ever grateful to Christ for giving us a share in His victory over death. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "appeared," seen, made visible, in prayer thank God for giving us a share in His Son's resurrection; and for the grace to live as redeemed people with joy and love, and with well founded hope in future life. Tomorrow's reading: Eph 4.1-7, 11-13

9.17.12 Lectio: 1 Cor 12.12-14,27-31a Meditatio: "Strive eagerly for the greatest spiritual gifts.” 1 Cor 12.31a Oratio: " O God, You have wonderfully called us to be close to You. I remember Paul wrote to the Corinthinians that we are all one in Christ for we are all parts of His body - unbelievable but true! Grant that I may always seek the greatest gifts so as to be in the best part of the body of Christ I can be. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "spiritual gifts”; loves is the greatest for God is love; in prayer seek to develop the gifts the potential of which He has placed in you so as to the best for the body of Christ which in turn gives honor, glory and praise to God. Tomorrow's reading: 1 Cor 12.31-13.13

9.16.12 Lectio: 1 Cor 11.17-26, 33 Meditatio: "In the same way also the cup, after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant of my blood. Do this, as often as you drink of it, in remembrance of me’.” 1 Cor 11.25 Oratio: " O God, how wonderfully You have provided for us on our journey to You! I remember Your Son gave us the Eucharist in which He, Himself, would be present, to sustain us on our journey to You- wow! What a gift! Grant that I may always be thankful for inspiring Paul to put down in writing the institution narrative of the Eucharist so that our faith in this wonderful mystery would be confirmed. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "remembrance”; to make present a past event; in prayer thank Jesus for being with us in a real, personal and loving way every time we receive the Eucharist for our good and for the good of all for whom we pray. Tomorrow's reading: 1 Cor 12.12-14,27-31a

9.15.12 Lectio: Heb 5.7-9 Meditatio: "and when he [Jesus] became perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation.” Heb 5.9 Oratio: " O God, without You we are nothing - but You desire only good for us. I remember Paul told the Hebrews that Your Son is the source of salvation for who obey Him - what a gift! Grant that I may always obey Your Son so as to have eternal life with You. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "obey”; submit; voluntary is best; in prayer thank God for sending His Son so that we might have eternal life and for the grace to always submit my will to His. Tomorrow's reading: Is 50.5-9a

9.14.12 Lectio: 1 Cor 10.14-22 Meditatio: "the cup of blessing that we bless, is it not a participation in the blood of Christ? The bread that we break, is it not a participation in the body of Christ?” 1 Cor 10.16 Oratio: " O God, You know how difficult it is for us to accept divine mysteries and so You reveal them to us. I remember Paul wrote and confirmed for the Corinthinians and for us that the blessing cup and the bread they share is in fact Your Son’s body and blood - how awesome! How wonderful for us to have the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist so clearly confirmed! Grant that I may be always grateful to You, O God, for so wonderfully responding to the faith needs of our humanity. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "participation”; joining in, entering in; being a part of; in prayer thank Jesus for giving us His very self in the Eucharist and seek the grace to always receive It worthily so I may be a blessing for those whose lives I touch. Tomorrow's reading: Is 50.5-9a

9.13.12 Lectio: Nm 21.4b-9 Meditatio: "and the Lord said to Moses, ‘make a saraph and mount it on a pole, and if anyone has been bitten, looks at it, he will recover’.” Nm 21.8ngs are and through whom we exist.” 1 Cor 8.6 Oratio: " O God, Your actions oft address not only the present but the future as well. I remember You had Moses fashion a bronze serpent and mount it on a pole as a source of healing for those Israelites who were bitten by a poisonous snake and it would also be a sign for the future as to how You would save us from our sins by allowing Your only Son to be lifted up on the cross for us. Grant that I may always gaze on the crucifix with a humble and contrite heart and grateful heart and show my gratitude by living a life of selfless love. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "recover”; heal - for the Israelites in the desert journey a physical healing; for all of us on our journey to the Father, a spiritual healing; in prayer thank Jesus for humbling himself for our salvation and may I always lift high the cross by the life I live so that others may come to be healed of their sins and be brought to salivation through it. Tomorrow's reading: 1 Cor 10.14-22

9.12.12 Lectio: 1 Cor 8.1b-7, 11-13 Meditatio: "yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom all things are and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things are and through whom we exist.” 1 Cor 8.6 Oratio: " O God, You are the ultimate source of all creation . I remember Paul told the Corinthians very clearly that all things are from You and for You and that Your Son brought them into existence. Grant that I may always realize that Your Son brought all creation into existence as Your gift to us to be used rightly in our journey back to You. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "whom we exist”; refers to God, the Father; the Father through Jesus is the source of all being; in prayer ask for the grace to be always grateful for the gift of creation and use it so that in all our acts will directly or indirectly give praise and honor to God. Tomorrow's reading: 1 Cor Nm 21.4b-9

9.11.12 Lectio: 1 Cor 7.25-31 Meditatio: "So this is what I think best because of the present distress, that it is good for a person to remain as he is.” 1 Cor 7.26 Oratio: " O God, You want us to be at ease as we journey back to You. I remember Paul told the Corinthians to remain as he is during times of stress and theirs was the stress of what Paul thought was the impending Parousia. Grant that I in time of tragedy such as 911 or in time of sorrow or sickness or impending death that I may remain calm knowing that You are watching over me with loving care. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "remains as is”; calm, accepting; in prayer thank God for loving us so and ask for the grace to be trusting and calm during crises for that is how You want us to be. Tomorrow's reading: 1 Cor 8.1b-7, 11-13

9.10.12 Lectio: 1 Cor 6.1-11 Meditatio: "Can it be that there is not one among you wise enough to be able to settle a case between brothers? 1 Cor 6.5b Oratio: " O God, You want Your children to live with fraternal charity towards one and another. I remember Paul made this clear to the Corinthians when he told them to stop going to court to settle disputes with each other but settle disputes in house. Grant that I may love with fraternal charity my brothers and sisters in the Lord and always act with charity towards them. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "settle”; resolve, conclude’ in prayer ask for the grace to always resolve dispute amicably and to be willing to give the other the benefit of the doubt. Tomorrow's reading: 1 Cor 7.25-31

9.9.12 Lectio: 1 Cor 5.1-8 Meditatio: "It is not good for you to glory, Do you not know that a little leaven corrupts the entire mass?” 1 Cor 5.6 Oratio: " O God, You know the power of example on us - both good and bad example. I remember Paul warned the Corinthians about bad example corrupting, like leaven, the entire community. Grant that I may be ever mindful that my words and my deeds effect others and ask for the grace to give scandal to on one. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "leaven”; the effect of yeast; just a little yeast causes the mass of dough to rise; an apt expression for the effect of example - good or bad - on others. In prayer ask to be a leaven of good for others. Tomorrow's reading: 1 Cor 6.1-11

9.8.12 Lectio: Is 35.4-7a Meditatio: "Say to those who hearts are frightened, ‘Be Strong, fear not!’ Here is your God, He comes with vindication, with divine recompense he comes to save you.” Is35.4 Oratio: " O God, You are the source of our peace. I remember Your prophet Isaiah proclaimed to the Israelites who were suffering in exile to ‘fear not!’ for You would save them - and You did! Grant that I may always turn to You when fear comes upon me, knowing that You will save me from any immortal harm that the evil would seek to impose on me I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "fear”; an emotion which releases energy to defend oneself; no need to fear evil with God as our protector and redeemer; in prayer thank God for always being there for us and who will protect us from any evil which threatens our soul if we simply turn to Him. Tomorrow's reading: 1 Cor 5.1-8

9.7.12 Lectio: Mi 5.1-4a Meditatio: "he shall be peace.”Mi 5.4a Oratio: " O God, by their fruits we shall know them. I remember the prophet Micah proclaimed the Messiah as ‘peace.’ He was born of the Virgin Mary which means she too it a model of peace. Grant that tomorrow, when we celebrate the birthday of Mary, that we may give her joy by being a peace with those whose lives we touch. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "peace”; not simply absence of war; a climate of justice; of right relationships with God, others and self; in prayer as our Blessed Mother to give us, her children, the grace necessary to be truly persons of peace. Tomorrow's reading: Is 35.4-7a

9.6.12 Lectio: 1 Cor 4.1-5 Meditatio: "I am not conscious of anything against me, but I do not hereby stand acquitted, the one who judges is the Lord.” 1 Cor 4.4 Oratio: " O God, we often judge others but we ought not! I remember Paul wrote to the Corinthians that judgment belongs to You for You alone know the heart. Grant that I may follow Paul’s advice and refrain from judging others; rather use those occasions for examining my own actions - thereby turning a bad habit into a good one. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "judging others”; God alone knows the heart, judgment belongs to God alone; when you are tempted to judge others as being arrogant, or aggressive or in any other negative way, use those occasions and ask yourself are you arrogant or aggressive or do you come across as arrogant, aggressive or the like; and if you do, you will overcome the bad habit of judging others and replace it with a good habit of examining your own conscience. Tomorrow's reading: Mi 5.1-4a

9.5.12 Lectio: 1 Cor 3.18-23 Meditatio: "For the wisdom of this world is foolishness in the eyes of God, for it is written: ‘He catches the wise in their own ruses’.” 1 Cor3.19 Oratio: " O God, You are the source of true wisdom. I remember Paul told the Corinthians that the ‘wisdom of this world is foolishness’ in Your eyes! Why? Because it is based on limited knowledge. Grant that I may use my intellect to learn of Your ways so as to stay on the path of righteousness. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "wisdom of this world”; man’s opinion based on reason as to w hat is or what ought to be or to be done; foolish because man cannot know everything only God can. In prayer ask for the grace to learn of the truths that God has revealed and be pro-active in response to them; remembering that Jesus said that all of the prophets and the law are summed up in the great law of love. Tomorrow's reading: 1 Cor 4.1-5

9.4.12 Lectio: 1 Cor 3.1-9 Meditatio: "I [Paul] planted, Apollo watered, but God caused the growth.” 1 Cor 3.6 Oratio: " O God, You are the source of all that is good but You want us to do our part, too. I remember Paul told the Corinthians that he planted the seed of their faith but Apollo watered it but the growth was caused by You. Grant that I may always let You be You and me be Your humble servant for then I will be what You want of me and I will be blest. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "planted...watered”; seeds of faith, nourishment of the faith; missionary activities; in prayer ask God for the grace to fulfill my baptismal role and do my part to spread the faith especially by the life I live. Tomorrow's reading: 1 Cor 3.18-23

9.2.12 Lectio: 1 Cor 2.1-5 Meditatio: "so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God.” 1 Cor 2.5 Oratio: " O God, You want us to know You and the truth. I remember Paul declared that our faith rests on true wisdom - Yours. Grant that I may always accept the faith proclaimed by the Catholic Church as its Pope and its bishops in union with him are guided in the way of truth by Your Holy Spirit. I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes. Operatio: Reflect on "wisdom”; supreme knowledge of the sublime; in prayer thank God for making known His wisdom by sending His Son to establish His kingdom here on earth. Tomorrow's reading: 1 Cor 2.10b