10.07.13

Lectio:  Lk 10. 38-42                                                                        
                     
Meditatio: “As they continued their journey he [Jesus]  entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him.”  Lk 10.38         

Oratio: O God, You made hospitality a primary obligation of Your chosen people.

I remember the much maligned Martha, is the one who showed the epitome of hospitality for not only did she prepare a dinner for Him but she was the one who first welcomed Him in keeping with the best of traditions of the chosen people.

Grant that I may be ever mindful of others and, like Martha, be sure to extend a hospitable reception to them and may I always  be welcoming of Jesus who comes among us in many ways and under many disguises.

I ask this and all things in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You
and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

Contemplatio: spend some time in silence and meditate on the selected passage and hear what
God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect on "Martha...welcomed”; to make a person, whether a friend or a stranger, who comes into one’s presence welcomed  is the height of hospitality and Martha displayed it not only on this occasion but also when Jesus came to Martha and Mary’s place after their brother Lazarus had died; in prayer seek the grace to imitate Martha and always be hospitable to others and do so without complaining about the actions of others.         

Tomorrow's reading: Lk 11.1-4