Tuesday, February 26, 2013
2 /26 13
Lectio: :Mt 20.17-28
Meditatio: "Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and give his life as a ransom for many." mt 20.28
Oratio: "O God, You know that good example is so powerful!
I remember Your Son through His life, passion and death showed us the path to greatness - serving the needs of others.
Grant that I may aspire to true greatness and be a willing servant in the model of Your Son.
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 "ransom"; to pay for; to make retribution; to buy back; in prayer thank Jesus for His great sacrifice in which He offered Himself up to a death on the cross for our salvation; and seek the grace to show my gratitude by humble service to those whose lives I touch.
Tomorrow's reading: Lk 16.19-31
Monday, February 25, 2013
2 /25 13
Lectio: Mt 23.1-12
Meditatio: "The greatest among you must be your servant." Mt 23.11
Oratio: "O God, You know our innate desires to be recognized and You provided a sure way of our achieving it.
I remember Your Son told His disciples that if you’ are the servant of others, you will be the greatest. How simple! How challenging!
Grant that I may be always willing serve the needs of others and refrain from asking to be served..
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 "servant": one who carries out the orders of a master or a superior; the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I.H.M., readily comes to my mind as I was taught by them; and so do all the members of religious orders who readily serve the needs or carry out the orders or directives of their superiors.; in prayer thank God for the many people, known and unknown, who have served me by providing for my temporal and spiritual needs; may they bask one day in glory in Your presence; and may I willingly served the needs of those who lives I touch.
Tomorrow's reading: Mt 20.17-28
Lectio: Mt 23.1-12
Meditatio: "The greatest among you must be your servant." Mt 23.11
Oratio: "O God, You know our innate desires to be recognized and You provided a sure way of our achieving it.
I remember Your Son told His disciples that if you’ are the servant of others, you will be the greatest. How simple! How challenging!
Grant that I may be always willing serve the needs of others and refrain from asking to be served..
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 "servant": one who carries out the orders of a master or a superior; the Sisters Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I.H.M., readily comes to my mind as I was taught by them; and so do all the members of religious orders who readily serve the needs or carry out the orders or directives of their superiors.; in prayer thank God for the many people, known and unknown, who have served me by providing for my temporal and spiritual needs; may they bask one day in glory in Your presence; and may I willingly served the needs of those who lives I touch.
Tomorrow's reading: Mt 20.17-28
Sunday, February 24, 2013
2 /24 13
Lectio: :Lk 6.36-38
Meditatio: "Be merciful, just as [also] your Father is merciful." Lk 6.36
Oratio: "O God, You made us in Your image and You want us to imitate You in our actions.
I remember Your Son urged us to be merciful as You are merciful.
Grant that I may be always willing to forgive and to give generously for that is how You show us Your mercy.
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 "merciful": compassionate; a giving and forgiving person; in prayer ask for the grace to live a child God and then to live as such with mercy being my guiding principle.
Tomorrow's reading: Mt 23.1-12
Lectio: :Lk 6.36-38
Meditatio: "Be merciful, just as [also] your Father is merciful." Lk 6.36
Oratio: "O God, You made us in Your image and You want us to imitate You in our actions.
I remember Your Son urged us to be merciful as You are merciful.
Grant that I may be always willing to forgive and to give generously for that is how You show us Your mercy.
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 "merciful": compassionate; a giving and forgiving person; in prayer ask for the grace to live a child God and then to live as such with mercy being my guiding principle.
Tomorrow's reading: Mt 23.1-12
Saturday, February 23, 2013
2 /23 13
Lectio: :Lk 9.28b-36
Meditatio: "who [Moses and Elijah] appeared in glory and spoke of his [Jesus’] exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem." Lk 9.31
Oratio: "O God, You are ever concerned that we list4en to the Good News and abide by it.
I remember Your Son was transfigured on Mt. Tabor and Moses and Elijah appeared with Him - and discussed His exodus to Jerusalem - all in the presence of Jesus’ three disciples- and you told them to listen to Your Son - making it clear that His words, and not the words of the Old Law or the prophets, were now the way they should live.
Grant that I may be always live I accordance with the Good News announced by Your Son and preserved throughout the ages by the Church for it is meant to enable us to attain to the ultimate promised land - heaven - and to abide there forever 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 "exodus"; movement from one place to another; a going out; the Israelites going out of Egypt to the promised land, the exodus from this life to heaven by Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection; our exodus from this life to Gold if we abide by the Good News; in prayer ask for the grace to do so knowing it calls us to be persons of selfless love and then be one..
Tomorrow's reading: Lk 6.36-38
Lectio: :Lk 9.28b-36
Meditatio: "who [Moses and Elijah] appeared in glory and spoke of his [Jesus’] exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem." Lk 9.31
Oratio: "O God, You are ever concerned that we list4en to the Good News and abide by it.
I remember Your Son was transfigured on Mt. Tabor and Moses and Elijah appeared with Him - and discussed His exodus to Jerusalem - all in the presence of Jesus’ three disciples- and you told them to listen to Your Son - making it clear that His words, and not the words of the Old Law or the prophets, were now the way they should live.
Grant that I may be always live I accordance with the Good News announced by Your Son and preserved throughout the ages by the Church for it is meant to enable us to attain to the ultimate promised land - heaven - and to abide there forever 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 "exodus"; movement from one place to another; a going out; the Israelites going out of Egypt to the promised land, the exodus from this life to heaven by Jesus’ passion, death and resurrection; our exodus from this life to Gold if we abide by the Good News; in prayer ask for the grace to do so knowing it calls us to be persons of selfless love and then be one..
Tomorrow's reading: Lk 6.36-38
Friday, February 22, 2013
2 /22 13
Lectio: :Mt 5.43-48
Meditatio: "So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect." Mt 5.48
Oratio: "O God, You want us to attain to the greatness in which You created us.
I remember Your Son urged us to be perfect as You are perfect! But how can we?
Grant that I may be always live as Your child aand love You with my whole heart and strength and my neighbor as myself - for that is perfect love and that is how we imitate Your perfection for You are 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 "perfect"; without blemish, inside and outside are integral; love is our calling since we are made in the image of God who is Love. In prayer seek to be perfect by accepting God‘s grace to love as He wants us to love and our Heavenly Father will be pleased with us as His children.
Tomorrow's reading: Lk 9.28b-36
Lectio: :Mt 5.43-48
Meditatio: "So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect." Mt 5.48
Oratio: "O God, You want us to attain to the greatness in which You created us.
I remember Your Son urged us to be perfect as You are perfect! But how can we?
Grant that I may be always live as Your child aand love You with my whole heart and strength and my neighbor as myself - for that is perfect love and that is how we imitate Your perfection for You are 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 "perfect"; without blemish, inside and outside are integral; love is our calling since we are made in the image of God who is Love. In prayer seek to be perfect by accepting God‘s grace to love as He wants us to love and our Heavenly Father will be pleased with us as His children.
Tomorrow's reading: Lk 9.28b-36
Thursday, February 21, 2013
2 /21/13
Lectio: :Mt 16.13-19
Meditatio: "I [Jesus] will give you [Peter] the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."
Mt 16.19
Oratio: "O God, You know our need to have a source of authority to guide us in Your ways.
I remember Your Son appointed Peter as the authority figure when He gave to Peter the keys to Your kingdom.
Grant that I may be always attentive to the Pope for he is the successor to Peter and he is our sure guide to You and to Your ways.
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 "keys"; at the time of Christ the symbol of authority; by the 4th century, the chair became the symbol; tomorrow we celebrate the Chair of St. .Peter and in doing so we are celebrating the Papacy and the unity and certainty the Papacy is for us in matters of faith and morals.
Tomorrow's reading: Mt 5.43-48
Lectio: :Mt 16.13-19
Meditatio: "I [Jesus] will give you [Peter] the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."
Mt 16.19
Oratio: "O God, You know our need to have a source of authority to guide us in Your ways.
I remember Your Son appointed Peter as the authority figure when He gave to Peter the keys to Your kingdom.
Grant that I may be always attentive to the Pope for he is the successor to Peter and he is our sure guide to You and to Your ways.
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 "keys"; at the time of Christ the symbol of authority; by the 4th century, the chair became the symbol; tomorrow we celebrate the Chair of St. .Peter and in doing so we are celebrating the Papacy and the unity and certainty the Papacy is for us in matters of faith and morals.
Tomorrow's reading: Mt 5.43-48
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
2 /20/13
Lectio: :Mt 7.7-12
Meditatio: "Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened." Mt 7.7
Oratio: "O God, You want us to approach You with our needs.
I remember Your Son told the crowds their prayers will be answered if they persevere.
Grant that I may bring my needs to You and allow You, like a loving Father, to answer them as You know best and when it is best.
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 "ask, seek,find"; action verbs; the how to approach God in prayer; seek the grace to always persevere in prayer knowing our Heavenly Father hears and will answer them.
Tomorrow's reading: Mt 16.13-19
Lectio: :Mt 7.7-12
Meditatio: "Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened." Mt 7.7
Oratio: "O God, You want us to approach You with our needs.
I remember Your Son told the crowds their prayers will be answered if they persevere.
Grant that I may bring my needs to You and allow You, like a loving Father, to answer them as You know best and when it is best.
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 "ask, seek,find"; action verbs; the how to approach God in prayer; seek the grace to always persevere in prayer knowing our Heavenly Father hears and will answer them.
Tomorrow's reading: Mt 16.13-19
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
2/19/13
Lectio: Lk 11.29-32
Meditatio: "Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation." Lk 11.30
Oratio: "O God, You know our needs and especially our need for signs that which if far above us.
I remember Your Son preached to the crowd and told them that He would be the sign they were looking for just as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites.
Grant that I may also see in Christ that He is solid basis for my belief in the kingdom that is to come and that He is my strong support in getting to it.
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 "sign"; evidence, Jonah’s effective preaching; Jesus’ effective preaching and His resurrection; His presence in the Eucharist; in prayer thank God for sending Jesus to us so that we are enabled to find our way back to Him with strong assurances for our faith and His continued presence to us in the Eucharist..
Tomorrow's reading: Mt 7.7-12
Lectio: Lk 11.29-32
Meditatio: "Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of Man be to this generation." Lk 11.30
Oratio: "O God, You know our needs and especially our need for signs that which if far above us.
I remember Your Son preached to the crowd and told them that He would be the sign they were looking for just as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites.
Grant that I may also see in Christ that He is solid basis for my belief in the kingdom that is to come and that He is my strong support in getting to it.
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 "sign"; evidence, Jonah’s effective preaching; Jesus’ effective preaching and His resurrection; His presence in the Eucharist; in prayer thank God for sending Jesus to us so that we are enabled to find our way back to Him with strong assurances for our faith and His continued presence to us in the Eucharist..
Tomorrow's reading: Mt 7.7-12
Monday, February 18, 2013
2/18/13
Lectio: Mt 6.7-15
Meditatio: "Give us today our daily bread." Mt 6.11
Oratio: "O God, You want us to turn to You in our need and You have provided a sure way.!
I remember Your Son taught His disciples the ‘Our Father’ as the form of prayer that we should use in our daily turning to You and calling upon You.
Grant that I may follow the pattern of this prayer daily to praise You and to seek Your help.
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 "daily bread"; our material needs; our present ones; our future ones; the Eucharist; in prayer thank God for being our Father to us and let us daily turn to Him knowing as Our Father He will give us what we truly need as His children.
Tomorrow's reading: Lk 29-32
Sunday, February 17, 2013
2/17/13
Lectio: :Mt 25.31-46
Meditatio: "He [Jesus] will answer them, ‘Amen, I say to you., what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me’." Mt 25.45
Oratio: "O God, You made it so easy for us to know whether we are loving and serving You!
I remember Your Son declared that whatever we do for the least ones we do for Him and it follows, we did it for You.
Grant that I may ever keep in mind the parable of the nations and for the grace to do for the ‘least ones,’ knowing that in doing so I am doing for 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 "least ones"; the have nots; the poor, the sick, the imprisoned; in prayer seek the grace to respond to the needs of the least ones so that I may love God by showing love and active concern for them.
Tomorrow's reading: Mt 6.7-15
Lectio: :Mt 25.31-46
Meditatio: "He [Jesus] will answer them, ‘Amen, I say to you., what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for me’." Mt 25.45
Oratio: "O God, You made it so easy for us to know whether we are loving and serving You!
I remember Your Son declared that whatever we do for the least ones we do for Him and it follows, we did it for You.
Grant that I may ever keep in mind the parable of the nations and for the grace to do for the ‘least ones,’ knowing that in doing so I am doing for 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 "least ones"; the have nots; the poor, the sick, the imprisoned; in prayer seek the grace to respond to the needs of the least ones so that I may love God by showing love and active concern for them.
Tomorrow's reading: Mt 6.7-15
Saturday, February 16, 2013
2/16/13
Lectio: ::Lk 4.1-13
Meditatio: "The devil said to him [Jesus], ‘I shall give to you all the power and their glory; for it has been handed over to me, and I may give it to whomever I wish’." Lk 4.6
Oratio: "O God, You allowed Your Son to be tempted by the devil to show us the cunning of the Evil One.
I remember the threefold temptations of Your Son by the devil which would give Your Son all that He came to do without any pain or suffering in exchange for one act of idolatry.
Grant that I may always realize the great power and cunning of the Devil and seek and be open to Your Holy Spirit as my only sure defense against him.
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 "power and their glory"; control of and honor from all the kingdoms of the world; all for just one act of worship of the Devil and Jesus said,"No!"; in prayer thank God for His Holy Spirit to enlighten, guide and strengthen me in times of temptation for without the help of the Holy Spirit I would be powerless.
Tomorrow's reading Mt 25.31-46
Lectio: ::Lk 4.1-13
Meditatio: "The devil said to him [Jesus], ‘I shall give to you all the power and their glory; for it has been handed over to me, and I may give it to whomever I wish’." Lk 4.6
Oratio: "O God, You allowed Your Son to be tempted by the devil to show us the cunning of the Evil One.
I remember the threefold temptations of Your Son by the devil which would give Your Son all that He came to do without any pain or suffering in exchange for one act of idolatry.
Grant that I may always realize the great power and cunning of the Devil and seek and be open to Your Holy Spirit as my only sure defense against him.
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 "power and their glory"; control of and honor from all the kingdoms of the world; all for just one act of worship of the Devil and Jesus said,"No!"; in prayer thank God for His Holy Spirit to enlighten, guide and strengthen me in times of temptation for without the help of the Holy Spirit I would be powerless.
Tomorrow's reading Mt 25.31-46
Friday, February 15, 2013
2/15/13
Lectio: ::Lk 5.27-32
Meditatio: "and leaving everything, he [Levi] got us an followed him." Lk 5.28
Oratio: "O God, You want us totally!
I remember when Jesus called Levi, the tax collector, Levi left everything and followed Jesus.
Grant that no matter what my vocation may be, whether, to the single life, to married life, or to the religious life, that I may give my total commitment to Jesus and spread the Good News with a life lived in accordance with His calling.
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 "followed him"; physically; spiritually; in prayer ask for the grace to follow Jesus all my days by living in accordance with the Great Law of Love regardless of my personal vocation and God will be pleased and the Good News will be spread.
Tomorrow's reading Lk 4.1-3
Lectio: ::Lk 5.27-32
Meditatio: "and leaving everything, he [Levi] got us an followed him." Lk 5.28
Oratio: "O God, You want us totally!
I remember when Jesus called Levi, the tax collector, Levi left everything and followed Jesus.
Grant that no matter what my vocation may be, whether, to the single life, to married life, or to the religious life, that I may give my total commitment to Jesus and spread the Good News with a life lived in accordance with His calling.
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 "followed him"; physically; spiritually; in prayer ask for the grace to follow Jesus all my days by living in accordance with the Great Law of Love regardless of my personal vocation and God will be pleased and the Good News will be spread.
Tomorrow's reading Lk 4.1-3
Thursday, February 14, 2013
2/14/13
Lectio: ::Mt 9.14-15
Meditatio: "The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast." Mt 9.15b
Oratio: "O God, You provide a time for everything - both for joy and for sadness.
I remember Your Son told the disciples of John the Baptist that the reason Jesus’ disciples did not fast was that it was time for joy since He was present to them.
Grant that I may be ever grateful for the various times that are given to us so that I may live fully in this life and in the next.
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 "bridegroom"; in Matthew’s Gospel it is Jesus; in prayer thank God for the joy of the presence of His Son in the Eucharist and in His continual spiritual presence whenever we turn to Him in prayer; and seek the grace to look for Jesus throughout each day so that the joy of knowing He is there will fill my being.
Tomorrow's reading :Lk 5.27-32
P.S. Happy Valentine Day!
Lectio: ::Mt 9.14-15
Meditatio: "The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast." Mt 9.15b
Oratio: "O God, You provide a time for everything - both for joy and for sadness.
I remember Your Son told the disciples of John the Baptist that the reason Jesus’ disciples did not fast was that it was time for joy since He was present to them.
Grant that I may be ever grateful for the various times that are given to us so that I may live fully in this life and in the next.
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 "bridegroom"; in Matthew’s Gospel it is Jesus; in prayer thank God for the joy of the presence of His Son in the Eucharist and in His continual spiritual presence whenever we turn to Him in prayer; and seek the grace to look for Jesus throughout each day so that the joy of knowing He is there will fill my being.
Tomorrow's reading :Lk 5.27-32
P.S. Happy Valentine Day!
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
2/13/13
Lectio: ::Lk 9.22-25
Meditatio: "What profit is there to gain the whole world yet lose or forfeit himself?" Lk 8.25
Oratio: "O God, You offer us the greatest gift - eternal life in Your kingdom.
I remember Your Son warned us that if our goal is this life and its things, we will miss out on eternal life.
Grant that I may not be trapped by the lure of things of this life and set them aside in favor of the things You want 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 "forfeit"; to give up; taken away; in prayer seek the grace to daily do God’s will for that will assure that the lures of this life will not cause me to forfeit my eternal life.
Tomorrow's reading :Mt 9.14-15
Happy Lent!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
2/12/13
Lectio: ::Mt 6.1-6,16-18
Meditatio: "[But] take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father." Mt 6.1
Oratio: "O God, You give us Lend as a great season to reform our lives and You tell us how.
I remember Your Son urged His disciples to perform the ascetical practices of prayer, almsgiving and fasting but to do so in private.
Grant that I may use this Lent which begins tomorrow to increase my ascetical practices and to do so without any fanfare.
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 "righteous deeds"; deeds that help us to be just persons; deeds of prayer, almsgiving, fasting; in prayer seek the grace to lift up my mind and heart to God frequently, to be generous and to limit my intake of food and drink and to do so to please You and not for public acclaim.
Tomorrow's reading :Lk 9.22-25
Lectio: ::Mt 6.1-6,16-18
Meditatio: "[But] take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people see them; otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father." Mt 6.1
Oratio: "O God, You give us Lend as a great season to reform our lives and You tell us how.
I remember Your Son urged His disciples to perform the ascetical practices of prayer, almsgiving and fasting but to do so in private.
Grant that I may use this Lent which begins tomorrow to increase my ascetical practices and to do so without any fanfare.
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 "righteous deeds"; deeds that help us to be just persons; deeds of prayer, almsgiving, fasting; in prayer seek the grace to lift up my mind and heart to God frequently, to be generous and to limit my intake of food and drink and to do so to please You and not for public acclaim.
Tomorrow's reading :Lk 9.22-25
Monday, February 11, 2013
2/11/13
Lectio: ::Mk 7.1-13
Meditatio: "The people honor me with their lips but their hearts are far from me." Mk 7.6b
Oratio: "O God, You desire our love and not simply our praise.
I remember Your Son admonished the Pharisees for insisting on the keeping of mere human traditions while ignoring Your commandments - thus appearing holy but their hearts were not into giving You Your due - their love!
Grant that I may express with my heart what I profess with my actions so that I may honor You as You 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 "their hearts"; the vital principle; the core of one’s being; the "who" the person is; in prayer ask for the grace to be authentic and to give praise and honor and Love to God with my whole being and not simply by my external expressions.
Tomorrow's reading :Mt 6.1-6,16-18
Lectio: ::Mk 7.1-13
Meditatio: "The people honor me with their lips but their hearts are far from me." Mk 7.6b
Oratio: "O God, You desire our love and not simply our praise.
I remember Your Son admonished the Pharisees for insisting on the keeping of mere human traditions while ignoring Your commandments - thus appearing holy but their hearts were not into giving You Your due - their love!
Grant that I may express with my heart what I profess with my actions so that I may honor You as You 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 "their hearts"; the vital principle; the core of one’s being; the "who" the person is; in prayer ask for the grace to be authentic and to give praise and honor and Love to God with my whole being and not simply by my external expressions.
Tomorrow's reading :Mt 6.1-6,16-18
Sunday, February 10, 2013
2/10/13
Lectio: :Mk 6:53-56
Meditatio: "As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized him," k 6.54
Oratio: "O God, You know how fickle we are - we recognize You when we are in need but not when You need us.
I remember Your Son was immediately recognized by the people of Gennesaret when He arrived by boat for they wanted something - healings; Yet when He needed them when He stood trial before Pontius Pilate, the people were not with him!
Grant that I may always be there for You when the need arises to recognize You and Your Son and not simply when I am in need.
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 "recognize"; to know, by sight, by faith; in prayer pray that I will always recognize Christ in others and to publically stand up for Christ whenever the occasion arises.
Tomorrow's reading :Mk 7.1-13
Lectio: :Mk 6:53-56
Meditatio: "As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized him," k 6.54
Oratio: "O God, You know how fickle we are - we recognize You when we are in need but not when You need us.
I remember Your Son was immediately recognized by the people of Gennesaret when He arrived by boat for they wanted something - healings; Yet when He needed them when He stood trial before Pontius Pilate, the people were not with him!
Grant that I may always be there for You when the need arises to recognize You and Your Son and not simply when I am in need.
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 "recognize"; to know, by sight, by faith; in prayer pray that I will always recognize Christ in others and to publically stand up for Christ whenever the occasion arises.
Tomorrow's reading :Mk 7.1-13
Saturday, February 9, 2013
2/09/13
Lectio: :Lk 5.1-11
Meditatio: "After he [Jesus] had finished speaking, he said to Simon, ‘Put out into the deep water, and lower your nets for a catch’." Lk 5.4
Oratio: "O God, You know all things and even the mundane things such as where the fish in the sea are!
I remember Your Son told Peter to put out into the deep waters for a catch even though Peter, an experienced fisherman, had fished all night and caught nothing - Peter put out, lowered his nets and caught a tremendous catch!
Grant that I may heed Your promptings in all things for You only prompt us for our good.
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 "put out into the deep!"; Jesus’ directive to Peter; John Paul II cry to all; to Peter to catch fish, to us to spread the Good News to all; in prayer thank God for watching over us with loving care and to seek His will that all people be saved and then do our part to bring it about.
Tomorrow's reading :Mk 6:53-56
Lectio: :Lk 5.1-11
Meditatio: "After he [Jesus] had finished speaking, he said to Simon, ‘Put out into the deep water, and lower your nets for a catch’." Lk 5.4
Oratio: "O God, You know all things and even the mundane things such as where the fish in the sea are!
I remember Your Son told Peter to put out into the deep waters for a catch even though Peter, an experienced fisherman, had fished all night and caught nothing - Peter put out, lowered his nets and caught a tremendous catch!
Grant that I may heed Your promptings in all things for You only prompt us for our good.
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 "put out into the deep!"; Jesus’ directive to Peter; John Paul II cry to all; to Peter to catch fish, to us to spread the Good News to all; in prayer thank God for watching over us with loving care and to seek His will that all people be saved and then do our part to bring it about.
Tomorrow's reading :Mk 6:53-56
Friday, February 8, 2013
2/08/13
Lectio: Mk 6.30-34
Meditatio: "He [Jesus] said to them [His disciples], ‘Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while’." Mk 6.31a
Oratio: "O God, You know the importance of rest for us so that we can recharge our physical and spiritual batteries.
I remember Jesus told His disciples who had just returned from a missionary journey, to go by themselves to a deserted place and rest a while.
Grant that I may heed Your advice for the good of my body and my soul and daily seek a quiet place and annually seek a week of quiet space so that I may be truly alive in 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 "deserted place"; a quiet place; a place of solitude; a place by one self; in prayer thank Jesus for confirming the advice of His Father and heed His call for resting from one’s daily task so that the health of body and soul may be sustained for the good of both.
Tomorrow's reading :Lk 5.1-11
Lectio: Mk 6.30-34
Meditatio: "He [Jesus] said to them [His disciples], ‘Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while’." Mk 6.31a
Oratio: "O God, You know the importance of rest for us so that we can recharge our physical and spiritual batteries.
I remember Jesus told His disciples who had just returned from a missionary journey, to go by themselves to a deserted place and rest a while.
Grant that I may heed Your advice for the good of my body and my soul and daily seek a quiet place and annually seek a week of quiet space so that I may be truly alive in 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 "deserted place"; a quiet place; a place of solitude; a place by one self; in prayer thank Jesus for confirming the advice of His Father and heed His call for resting from one’s daily task so that the health of body and soul may be sustained for the good of both.
Tomorrow's reading :Lk 5.1-11
Thursday, February 7, 2013
2/07/13
Lectio: Mk 6.14-29
Meditatio: "But when Herod learned of it, he said, ‘It is John whom I beheaded. He has been raised up’." Mk 6.16
Oratio: "O God, in the fullness of time, You sent Your Son to Your Chosen people who had been prepared by Your prophets.
I remember by the time of Your Son’s coming, the people already believed in the resurrection of the dead as even King Herod thought that John the Baptist, whom he beheaded, had been raised up.
Grant that I may rejoice in the victory of Your Son over death and that He has wonderfully granted us a share in His victory for we, too, will rise!
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 "resurrection"; not resuscitation but to actually rise from the dead; In prayer thank Jesus for granting us a share in His victory for He told us that He is the resurrection and the life. All who believe in Him, although they should die, will live. Jn 11.25
Tomorrow's reading :Mk 6.30-34
Lectio: Mk 6.14-29
Meditatio: "But when Herod learned of it, he said, ‘It is John whom I beheaded. He has been raised up’." Mk 6.16
Oratio: "O God, in the fullness of time, You sent Your Son to Your Chosen people who had been prepared by Your prophets.
I remember by the time of Your Son’s coming, the people already believed in the resurrection of the dead as even King Herod thought that John the Baptist, whom he beheaded, had been raised up.
Grant that I may rejoice in the victory of Your Son over death and that He has wonderfully granted us a share in His victory for we, too, will rise!
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 "resurrection"; not resuscitation but to actually rise from the dead; In prayer thank Jesus for granting us a share in His victory for He told us that He is the resurrection and the life. All who believe in Him, although they should die, will live. Jn 11.25
Tomorrow's reading :Mk 6.30-34
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
2/06/13
Lectio: Mk 6.7-13
Meditatio: "They drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them." Mk 6.13
Oratio: "O God, You use physical symbols to show forth Your power and love.
I remember Your Son gave His disciples the power to cure and they did - and they used oil to anoint the sick and the sick were cured!
Grant that I may be always mindful of the sacramental signs that are conduits for Your graces and rejoice that You have made Your favors tangible to 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 "anoint"; to put salve, or an oin8tment, or oil on someone’s head, hands; as is done in the sacrament of the sick with the oil of the sick blessed by the bishop at the Holy Thursday Mass; in prayer administer the sacrament of the sick as often as a person needs it and encourage all to call for a priest in the case of serious illness or accident and request the sacrament of the sick for in it the holy oils are used to anoint the forehead and the hands of the sick with a prayer for their physical and spiritual comfort and forgiveness of their sins if they are unable to confess; and if this is their last sacrament, Jesus will be there for them in their dying.
Tomorrow's reading :Mk 6.14-29
Lectio: Mk 6.7-13
Meditatio: "They drove out many demons, and they anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them." Mk 6.13
Oratio: "O God, You use physical symbols to show forth Your power and love.
I remember Your Son gave His disciples the power to cure and they did - and they used oil to anoint the sick and the sick were cured!
Grant that I may be always mindful of the sacramental signs that are conduits for Your graces and rejoice that You have made Your favors tangible to 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 "anoint"; to put salve, or an oin8tment, or oil on someone’s head, hands; as is done in the sacrament of the sick with the oil of the sick blessed by the bishop at the Holy Thursday Mass; in prayer administer the sacrament of the sick as often as a person needs it and encourage all to call for a priest in the case of serious illness or accident and request the sacrament of the sick for in it the holy oils are used to anoint the forehead and the hands of the sick with a prayer for their physical and spiritual comfort and forgiveness of their sins if they are unable to confess; and if this is their last sacrament, Jesus will be there for them in their dying.
Tomorrow's reading :Mk 6.14-29
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
2/05/13
Lectio:::Mk 6.1-6
Meditatio: "So he was not able to perform any mighty deeds there, apart from curing a few people by laying his hands on them." Mk 6.5
Oratio: "O God, You require so little of us but You do want us to have faith in You.
I remember Jesus encountered a lack of faith in His hometown and was unable to do any mighty deeds there - how sad for them!
Grant that I may always cherish the gift of faith which You have given; may I always practice it so as to enjoy Your love now and forever.
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 "faith"; a confident hope that a thing unseen IS; in prayer thank God for revealing Himself through His prophets and especially through His Son; and seek the grace to respond to the gift of faith by doing the Father’s will for that is the best way of showing my gratitude..
.Tomorrow's reading :Mk 6.7-13
Lectio:::Mk 6.1-6
Meditatio: "So he was not able to perform any mighty deeds there, apart from curing a few people by laying his hands on them." Mk 6.5
Oratio: "O God, You require so little of us but You do want us to have faith in You.
I remember Jesus encountered a lack of faith in His hometown and was unable to do any mighty deeds there - how sad for them!
Grant that I may always cherish the gift of faith which You have given; may I always practice it so as to enjoy Your love now and forever.
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 "faith"; a confident hope that a thing unseen IS; in prayer thank God for revealing Himself through His prophets and especially through His Son; and seek the grace to respond to the gift of faith by doing the Father’s will for that is the best way of showing my gratitude..
.Tomorrow's reading :Mk 6.7-13
Monday, February 4, 2013
2/04/13
Lectio:::Mk 5.21-43
Meditatio: "and pleaded earnestly with him [Jesus], saying, ‘My daughter is at the point of death,. Please come and lay your hands on her that she may get well and live’." Mk 5.23
Oratio: "O God, You know the power of touch and You have made it a sign of Your sacrament of healing.
I remember Jesus was asked by Jairus to lay His hands upon his daughter that she might live; and He did saying: ‘Talitha koum!’ And the girl was brought back to life! Wow!
Grant that I may always realize the power of touch and use it sacramentally when someone is sick; and use it to comfort those who are in need.
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 "lay your hand"; touch another; part of the sacrament of the sick; in prayer ask for the grace to readily offer the sacrament of the sick to those in need; and to realize the power of human touch and use it appropriately as situations of comfort arise.
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Tomorrow's reading :Mk 6.1-6
Sunday, February 3, 2013
2/03/13
Lectio::Mk 5. 1-20
Meditatio: "As he [Jesus] was getting into the boat, the man who was possessed pleaded to remain with him." Mk 5.18
Oratio: "O God, You desire all to proclaim the Good News; but how? As You wish and not as we may desire,
I remember when a man who was possessed by a legion of devils was cured and wanted to follow Jesus, Jesus refused his request and instead told him to go home and spread the good news.
Grant that I may be ever open to the way in which You want me to spread the Good News and then to do so.
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 "discipleship"; a follower; formal followers are priests, deacons, religious; informal followers are all the remaining baptized; in prayer seek the grace to discern the "how " I am to spread the Good News and the grace to do so.
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Tomorrow's reading :Mk 5.21-43
Saturday, February 2, 2013
2/02/13
Lectio: Lk 4.21-30
Meditatio: "When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were filled with fury." Lk 4.28
Oratio: "O God, You know how fickle we are yet You love us - how patient You are with us!
I remember when Your Son preached for the first time in Nazareth the people were first amazed and by the time He was finished speaking they wanted to kill Him - Why? Because He reminded them that the great prophets had performed miracles for foreigners and He had done the same and they were jealous for they thought they had first claim on the Messiah!
Grant that I may be mindful of how jealousy can cloud my vision and seek the grace to be patient and to be understanding and to rejoice in the good fortunes of others 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 "fury"; livid anger; uncontrolled anger; an emotion gone awry; in prayer thank God for the emotions He has given me and for the grace to keep them under control so that they serve the purpose for which they were given (anger is given us to produce adrenaline so that we can fight if attacked: and not become masters over me.
Tomorrow's reading :Mk 5. 1-20
Lectio: Lk 4.21-30
Meditatio: "When the people in the synagogue heard this, they were filled with fury." Lk 4.28
Oratio: "O God, You know how fickle we are yet You love us - how patient You are with us!
I remember when Your Son preached for the first time in Nazareth the people were first amazed and by the time He was finished speaking they wanted to kill Him - Why? Because He reminded them that the great prophets had performed miracles for foreigners and He had done the same and they were jealous for they thought they had first claim on the Messiah!
Grant that I may be mindful of how jealousy can cloud my vision and seek the grace to be patient and to be understanding and to rejoice in the good fortunes of others 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 "fury"; livid anger; uncontrolled anger; an emotion gone awry; in prayer thank God for the emotions He has given me and for the grace to keep them under control so that they serve the purpose for which they were given (anger is given us to produce adrenaline so that we can fight if attacked: and not become masters over me.
Tomorrow's reading :Mk 5. 1-20
Friday, February 1, 2013
2/01/13
Lectio: Lk 2.22-40
Meditatio: "And coming forward at that time, she [Anna, daughter of Phanuel] gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem." Lk 2.38
Oratio: "O God, You sent Your Son not only to redeem the world but to restore to woman the dignity that You gave them from the beginning.
I remember when Your Son was presented in the Temple as a child to fulfill the Jewish laws of redemption, it was woman ,by the name of Anna, n who became the first evangelizer of the Good News and she proudly proclaimed that He was the One whom all were waiting for she was inspired by the Holy Spirit to recognize Him and then to proclaim Him, the Messiah! What a privilege!
Grant that I may be always open to the dignity and the worth of all God’s creature and readily accept their roles and their efforts to spread Your kingdom for It is for all and all are called to proclaim it..
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 "evangelize"; to speak about the Good News to others; to work to achieve Its acceptance by others; to proclaim the Good News by the lives we live; in prayer ask for the grace to be open to God’s ways of bringing the Good News to all people and rejoice in the efforts that are on-going.
Tomorrow's reading :Lk 4.21-30
Lectio: Lk 2.22-40
Meditatio: "And coming forward at that time, she [Anna, daughter of Phanuel] gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem." Lk 2.38
Oratio: "O God, You sent Your Son not only to redeem the world but to restore to woman the dignity that You gave them from the beginning.
I remember when Your Son was presented in the Temple as a child to fulfill the Jewish laws of redemption, it was woman ,by the name of Anna, n who became the first evangelizer of the Good News and she proudly proclaimed that He was the One whom all were waiting for she was inspired by the Holy Spirit to recognize Him and then to proclaim Him, the Messiah! What a privilege!
Grant that I may be always open to the dignity and the worth of all God’s creature and readily accept their roles and their efforts to spread Your kingdom for It is for all and all are called to proclaim it..
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 "evangelize"; to speak about the Good News to others; to work to achieve Its acceptance by others; to proclaim the Good News by the lives we live; in prayer ask for the grace to be open to God’s ways of bringing the Good News to all people and rejoice in the efforts that are on-going.
Tomorrow's reading :Lk 4.21-30
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