7.12.14

Lectio: Mt 13.1-9

Meditatio: "And he spoke to them at length in parables," Mt 13.3a

Oratio: O God, You know how important it is for us to remember the key elements of the Good News.

I remember Your Son used parables which were teaching stories to make His message readily remembered by the crowds for they would remember the metaphors and through them discover the underlying meaning of His story such as the parable of the sower. In prayer seek to be open to the word of God no matter the form for it meant for our salvation.

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:" spoke...parables"; parables are teaching stories whose meaning is not found in the surface line of the story but in its underlying meaning.  Seek the grace of a child and be open to Jesus' parables for they are meant for our good.

Tomorrow's reading: Mt 10.34-11.1