2.28.15

Lectio:   Mk 9.2-10                                           
                  
 Meditatio: “He hardly knew what to say, they were so terrified.” Mk 9.6

 Oratio: O God, You glorified Your Son by transfiguring Him before three of His disciples.             

I remember the three were all terrified by this event and Peter hardly knew what to say. But he would remember it for decades when he wrote his second epistle. In prayer thank God for the glorification He gave to Jesus at His transfiguration for together with the ultimate glory God gave Him at His resurrection, God gave us Your imprimatur on our faith.                                        

 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:"what...say,,,,terrified”; Peter, James and John were all terrified by Jesus’ Transfiguration - wouldn’t you have been if you were there?  Seek the grace to know it is O.K. to be silent especially in the presence of God. Resolve this Lent to spend silent time in meditation contemplating the glory of God and you will be blest by His presence.
                            
 Tomorrow's reading: Lk 6.36-38

2.27.15

2.25.15

 Lectio: Mt 7.7-11

 Meditatio: "If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Heavenly Father give good things to those who ask him.z" Mt 7.11

 Oratio: O God, You are the most loving of fathers.

 I remember Your Son made it clear that if we ask You for anything in His name, You will give it to us for You know our needs better than we do, and You will give what us what is good.  Pray that you approach the Heavenly Father with a will and the asking is in tune with the will of Jesus, and the Heavenly will answer your prayers.

 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:"wicked...give good...much more...Father give good"; Jesus made it clear that the Heavenly Father will answer our prayers with good things.  Seek the grace to pray as Jesus taught and the Our Father will be most effective for us.

 Tomorrow's reading: Mt 5.20-26

2.26.15

 Lectio: Mt 5.21-26

 Meditatio: "You have heard it was said by your ancestors, "You shall not kill; sand whoever kills shall be liable to judgment.  But I say to You, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgment." Mt 5.21, 22a

 Oratio: O God, You give us emotions to help us but at times we used the energy that our emotions give us to do what is wrong.

 I remember Jesus made it clear when He spoke of anger towards our brother that it could cause us to be liable in the same way we are liable if we kill someone. In prayer seek to use the energy that the emotion of anger gives to defend the good, the little ones, to right injustice; and it will go well with you.

 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.

 Operatio: reflect: " kill...judgment...angry...judgment"; anger of itself is a feeling and not a choice, therefore the mere feeling of anger is not I a sin; but it is one of the chief reasons we commit sin because of the wrong choices  we make while anger is upon us. Seek the grace to use the a God-giving energy of our emotions rightly for as someone wrote: "anger is like water; if it is not channeled, it becomes a flood rather than hydropower."

 Tomorrow's reading: Mt 5.43-48



 Lectio:  Mt 5.43-48
                 
 Meditatio: "So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Mt 5.48

 Oratio: O God, You have set a  high standard for our conduct for You call us to be perfect as You are.

I remember Jesus declared how. We are to love all - enemies as well as friends. In prayer seek the good for all we come in contact for “good” is the object of love and our Heavenly Father will be pleased with us His children.

 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.

 Operatio: reflect: "perfect...as...Father”; the challenge to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect at first blush seems impossible for us; but then Jesus told us how - He gave us the Golden Rule; and we are given the power to love as we are made in the image of God. Seek the grace to love always and then do what love commands and we will please our Father in all things.

 Tomorrow's reading: Mk 9.2-10

2.24.15

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 desire for certainty especially in matters that defy scientific proof.

I remember the Jewish people desired that Jesus give them a sign of His origin but He responded that the only sign He would give was the sign of Jonah which was not his miraculous saving by a fish but his powerful preaching that led to their conversion. In prayer readily accept what Jesus taught and revealed for He did so 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:"Jonah...sign...so....Son of Man:”; preaching that moves one to repent and return to God is a powerful sign that the preacher is commissioned by God to preach. Seek the grace to be open to the preachings that are given by those who are ordained to preach for therein lies the road to our desired destiny                                
                            
 Tomorrow's reading: Mt 7.7-12 

2.23.15

Lectio:   Mt 6.7-15                                           
                  
 Meditatio: “This is how you are to pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name,” Mt 6.9

 Oratio: O God, You want us to pray for our sake  so that we draw closer to You.

I remember Jesus taught us how to pray and told us not to babble on thinking that the more we say the better our prayers and their effectiveness will be. Many words are not the answer for our Heavenly  Father already knows what we need without our telling Him. Rather,”The Our Father,” has the essentials of what should be in our prayer and the Heavenly Father is most pleased when we do.

 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:"pray...Our Father”; this prayer has a wonderful dynamic; it acknowledges God and prays for Him and His wants; and then for our needs and for the very important need for us to forgive and for us to recive forgiveness. Seek the grace to not only say the Our Father frequently but to interiorize its import.                                
                            
 Tomorrow's reading: Lk 29-32  

2.22.15

Lectio:  Mt 25.31-46                           
                  
 Meditatio: “Then they will answer and say, ‘Lord, when did we see hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or ill or in prison and not minister to your needs?’ He 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 25.44,45

 Oratio: O God, You are so concerned for those who have to struggle physically in this life and You look for us to respond to their need and You graciously grant us a great boon for doing so.

I remember in the Parable of the Nations Jesus made it quite clear that to respond to the needs of the least one’s who have such great human needs,t is the same as responding to Him. Pray like Mother Teresa of Calcutta did and see that Jesus is in the disguise of the disgusting, the unreasonable, the demanding and  pray, “Jesus, my savior, how sweet it is to serve you.” and it is a very effective paryer for Jesus, Himself, as confirmed this is so.                       .

 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:"see hungry...not minister...not minister”; Jesus in the last judgement scene reveals an astonishing truth - He is present in this life in those who are the poor and the outcast and we should respond in this life to them for it is the same as responding to Him and what a privilege that is and what a gift He gives us - eternal life in heaven.              
                            
 Tomorrow's reading: Mt 6.7-15 

2.21.15

Lectio: Mk 1.12-15                 
                  
 Meditatio: “At once, the Spirit drove him out into the desert.” Mk 1.12

 Oratio: O God, Your preparation of Your Son for public ministry appears to be quite odd.

I remember the same Spirit who hovered over Your Sons as He emerged from the waters of His baptism at which He heard you proclaim: ‘This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.”, drove Him out into the desert to be tempted by Satan. In prayer thank God for preparing His Son so well for He accomplished His mission - our redemption through the cross and overcame our greatest obstacle - death aand achieved true freedom for us..

 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:"Spirit...drove him”; although the Spirit drove Him to a place of danger and a place without family support, in this awful place Jesus reflected on what it meant to be the Son of the Heavenly Father and on His mission. After 40 days of fasting Jesus understood and was well prepared for His mission - our redemption which He achieved through the cross. Seek the grace to rejoice in the Lord always for by His cross and resurrection, He has set us free and He has open the gates of Paradise to us where we will enter one day if we, too, take up our cross and follow Him.
                            
 Tomorrow's reading: Mt 25.31-46

2.20.15

Lectio: Lk 5.27-32
                  
 “After this he went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at the custom post. He said to him,  ‘Follow me’.” Lk 5.27

 Oratio: O God, Your ways are not our ways.           

I remember Levi did not discern His vocation. Rather Your Son simply issued a command to follow Him and to Levi’s great credit and our surprise, Levi left his role as a tax collector and followed Jesus all his days. In prayer seek to know God’s will and then do it for that is our ultimata vocation in life.

 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:"Levi...follow me”; seek the grace to follow Jesus no matter one’s state in life and this will redound to a wonderful life and a great ending - home with the Lord forever.
                            
 Tomorrow's reading: Mk 1.12-15

2.19.15

                              


 Lectio: Mt 9.14-15

 Meditatio: "But if you do not forgive others, neither will your Heavenly Father forgive you." Mt 9.15

 Oratio: O God, it is mercy that You desire from us.

 I remember Your Son made it very clear that if we want His Father's mercy, we must extend mercy to those who have offended us. In prayer let the core of who we are be a person of mercy.

 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:"forgive...Father forgive you"; seek the grace to be always merciful and you will experience the Father's mercy, pressed down and overflowing for that is His response to
His children who imitate Him.

 Tomorrow's reading: Lk 5.27-32

2.18.15

 Lectio: Lk 9.22-25                       
                                                                    
 Meditatio: "Then he said to all,’If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me’.” Lk 9.23                                                      

 Oratio: O God, Your yoke is easy and Your burden is light but that is what You impose on Your children for that is what is meant to do Your will and carry our cross daily.

 I remember Jesus made this a condition of discipleship.Our cross is so much easier than His cross for it is simply doing the will of our Heavenly Father, which means simply loving Him, which is the source of true delight Pray to be always mindful of the conditions of our discipleship and let love always be out guide in all things.
                 
 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:"to come...deny...cross”; Christ’s cross was doing His Father’s will and our daily cross is the same if we are His followers.  Seek the grace to do God’s will each day and without any merit on our part  that will be enough to insure we do not lose our life.

Tomorrow's reading:Mt 9.14-15                                

2.17.15

 Lectio: Mt 6.1-6, 16-18   
                                                                    
 Meditatio: "[But] take care not to perform righteous deeds in order that people may see them, otherwise, you will have no recompense from your heavenly Father.” Mk 6. 1                            

 Oratio: O God, You want us to do the ascetical practice to help reform our lives but not for show.

 I remember Jesus made this clear in His teachings about almsgiving, prayer and fasting. He told us that if we do it for show, we already have our reward and the Heavenly Father will give no recompense for performing them. But do it in secret and the Father wall take note of it,. Pray this Lent to make the ascetical practices part of your Lenten resolve. Do so without any fanfare so that they will be beneficial to you in reforming your life.

 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:"not...perform...deeds...see...no recompense”;the righteous deeds will be for our benefit if done in secret and for our Heavenly Father. Seek the grace to do what is good and right but do them in secret so that only our heavenly Father knows. This will be most pleasing to Him and most beneficial to us.

 Tomorrow's reading:Lk 9.22-25    

2.16.15

 Lectio: Mk 8.14-21                                                           

 Meditatio: "He enjoined them, ‘Watch out, guard against the leaven of the Pharisees and the leaven of Herod’.” Mk 8.15                                                                               

 Oratio: O God, some times we are dense but You do not hold that against us.

 I remember Jesus told His disciples to beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of Herod. They thought  He was criticizing them for only bringing one loaf of bread with them.  But Jesus then reminded them of the miraculous feedings He had performed and then they got the message. In prayer seek to be open to God’s ways and not the way of the self-centered for that is the disposition Jesus warned His disciples against.

 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:"guard against.....leaven....Pharisees......Herod”; the ‘leaven of’  stood for the disposition of the Pharisees and Herod which was the disposition of only being for self, This is what Jesus warned against. Seek the grace to be other-centered for that is the disposition that Jesus expects of us.

 Tomorrow's reading:Mt 6.1-6, 16-18

2.15.15

 Lectio: M k 8.11-13                                                                      

 Meditatio: "The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with him, seeking from him a sign form heaven to test him.” Mk 1.11                                                                        

 Oratio: O God, what patience You have with us!                      

 I remember the religious leaders demanded a sign from Jesus even though they were aware of the many miracles He had already worked. Jesus simply sighed at their request knowing it was made out the hardness of their heart and to simply test Him.  In prayer thank God for revealing so clearly that Jesus is His Son and sent to us by Him so that all who believe may have eternal life.

 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:"Pharisees....seeking...sign”; the religious leaders should have been the first to accept the miracles that Jesus had worked to back up His authority but thy did not. Seek the grace to b open to whatever God wishes to reveal and how He wishes to reveal it, for it is for our good,

 Tomorrow's reading:Mk 8.14-21

2.14.15

 Lectio: Mk 1. 40-45                                                           

 Meditatio: "Moved with pity he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, ‘I do will it. Be made clean’.” Mk 1.41                                                                         

 Oratio: O God, what power You have and Your Son has.                

 I remember Jesus by a simple touch and simply saying:”I do will it” cured the incurable of His day. He cured a leper. In prayer thank God for being so compassionate and for taking pity on us in our need..   

 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:"touched....will it....clean”; O, the power of touch. Jesus’ touch cured the hopeless. Seek the grace to realize the power of our own touch for it conveys compassion and love without a word being spoken and it has a great effect on the human condition

 Tomorrow's reading:Mk 8.11-13

P.S. Happy Valentine’s Day.

2.13.15

 Lectio: Mk 8.1-10                      

 Meditatio: "They also had a few fish. He said the blessing over them and ordered them to be distributed also. They ate and were satisfied,,,There were about four thousand people.” Mk 8.7, 8a, 9

 Oratio: O God, Your kindness and compassion is without comparison.

 I remember Jesus was aware that a crowd of four thousand had followed him for three days and they were without food and many were  a long way from home. So he worked a miracle and fed them all with just seven loaves and a few fish. In prayer thank God for His loving concern for us and feeding us, body and soul, as no one else could.   

 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:"few fish...blessing...ate...four thousand”; Jesus responded to the total needs of the crowd; first by preaching - feeding their spiritual hunger and then multiplying the bread and fish - to satisfy their physical hunger. Seek the grace to respond to the needs of those whose lives we touch regardless of the size of the need; Whether God will work a miracle is up to God. But in a real sense a miracle has already occurred - our willingness to respond to a need that is greater than our resources.

 Tomorrow's reading:Mk 1. 40-45

2.11.15 & 2.12.15

 2.11.15

 Lectio: Mk 7.24-30

 Meditatio: "The woman was a Greek, a Syrophoenician by birth, and she begged him to drive the demon out of ka her daughter." Mk 7.26

 Oratio: O God, You cannot resist the cry of the sick.

 I remember Your Son first resisted the plea of a Gentile mother for her daughter's health for His mission was to the Jews, but when she persisted and was willing to accept even the scraps, He relented and cured her daughter. In prayer always seek the help of The Lord no matter how sick the person, whether He will work a miracle is up to Lord but in a sense a miracle of faith has already occurred and The Lord will take care of the long term needs of the sick because of your faith.

 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:"Greek...begged...daughter"; although Jesus was sent to the Jews, He could not resist the mother's bantering with Him and He cured her daughter.  Seek the grace to show compassion and concern to all who approach you in their need and do what you are able and you  will be Christ to them.

 Tomorrow's reading: Mk 7.31-37


 2.12.15

 Lectio: Mk 7.31.37

 Meditatio: "And people brought to him a deaf man who had a speech impediment and begged him to lay his hand on him." Mk 7.32

 Oratio: O God, You hear the cry of the sick.

 I remember Your Son once again replied to the plea of the Gentiles on behalf of a deaf man and healed him. In prayer do so with confidence when you seek the health of another for this kind of prayer receives a favorable hearing.

 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:"people...deaf...begged...lay hand"; when we are concerned for others and especially the sick and seek help for them that you cannot give, you are doing right by them.  Seek the grace to be Christ's hands, His smile, His words for the poor, the sick, and the outcast and God will be pleased with you as His child.

 Tomorrow's reading: Mk 8.1-10

2.10.15

Lectio:  Mk 7.14-23                                                                                                                           

 Meditatio: "Nothing that enters one from outside can defile that person, but the things that come out from within are what defiles.” Mk 7.15

Oratio: O God, You so desire a clean heart and not simply clean hands or clean food.                                        
 I remember Jesus made this clear when he proclaimed that nothing that comes into a person’ stomach defiles but what comes from one’s heart defiles. In prayer seek to be a person of integrity and to be upright in the eyes of the Lord and that will go well for us and those whose lives we touch.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:"things...within...defiles”; our  conduct is based on choices we make and the good or evil that results all come from our inward posture. Seek the grace to have a humble and loving heart so that our actions may always reflect Christ’s presence within us.                            

Tomorrow's reading:.Mk 7.24-0

2.09.15

 
Lectio:  Mk 7.1-13                                                                                                                 

 Meditatio: "You disregard God’s commandments but cling to human tradition.” Mk 7.8

Oratio: O God, You are so patient with us and put up with our know it-all attitude and actions.                              
 I remember the Jewish religious leaders had adopted traditions which took precedent over Your commandments. Jesus noted this in His defense of His disciples actions of ignoring them. In prayer remember the commandments of the Lord given to us through Moses and interpreted for us by the Church are to govern  our actions so that they may be always pleasing to the Lord and have  our priorities right.                  
                                                                                            
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:"disregard....God’s....cling...human tradition”; How arrogant of us to put our tradtions before God’s. Seek the grace to be a   humble and contrite child of God and carry out His wishes and commands to the best of our ability and we will with His grace and our actions will be pleasing to Him.         

Tomorrow's reading:.Mk 7.14-23

2.08.15

 
Lectio:  Mk 6.53-56                                                                                                      

 Meditatio: "Whatever villages or towns or countryside he entered, they laid their sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch only the tassel of his cloak; and as many as touched it were healed.” Mk 6.56

Oratio: O God, Your Son’s presence alone was a source of amazement and of great benefit to the people to whom He came.
  
 I remember in the land of Gennesaret, wherever He went,  He healed all and many by simply allowing them to touch the tassel of His cloak - what a spectacle! What a stamp of approval You gave to Him for the benefit of the people. In prayer may I be a source of Your love to those whose lives I touch so that they, too, will realize what a great a wonderful and loving God we have.
                                                                                            
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:"laid sick....tassel...touched...healed”; what a sight! All the sick lying in the marketplaces and being healed by simply touching the tassel of His cloak. Seek the grace to be a source of comfort to those who are sick and suffering so that they may rejoice in knowing that Christ is still with them and He will see them through and bring them to a glorious ending where there will be no more suffering, no more crying out; but only peace, joy and love.

Tomorrow's reading:.Mk 7.1-13

2.07.15

Lectio: Mk 1,29-39                                                                                           

 Meditatio: "He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove our many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him.” Mk 1. 34

Oratio: O God, Your Son showed by His actions that you value highly those who are most vulnerable it life - the sick and the suffering.
  
 I remember Jesus cured not only Peter’s mother-in -law, but all that were brought to Him showing by His actions that You care for even the most vulnerable. In prayer give thanks to God for the value He places on all of us and the mystery of pain and evil will turn away from our God.
                                                                                            
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:"He cured....many”; Jesus through His words and His actions showed most clearly the value that God places on all including the most vulnerable. Seek the grace to show a similar concern for all who are suffering; and we will grow in a greater love for the Lord despite the mystery of physical and moral evil.

Tomorrow's reading: Mk6.53-56

2.06.15

Lectio: Mk 6.30-34                                                                                

 Meditatio: "He said to them, ‘Come away by yourselves and rest a while’.” Mk 6.31                              
Oratio: O God, You know the importance of taking proper care of ourselves if we are to serve You well.
  
 I remember Jesus told His disciples after they returned from their first missionary journey to go away by yourselves and rest. In prayer remember that to best serve the Lord we must be good stewards of our own bodies.
                                                                                            
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:"Come away... rest”; the body needs proper care in order to function well and that means quiet rest from time to time. Seek the grace to be always mindful of one’s needs and especially the need for proper rest so as to fulfil one’s duties in life and especially one’s duties to the Lord.

Tomorrow's reading:Mk 1,29-39

2.02.15

 
Lectio: Mk 5.21-43                                                                                

 Meditatio: "He took the child by the hand and said to her, ‘Talitha Koum,’ which means little girl, I say to you, arise!’ The little girl, a child of twelve, arose immediately and walked around. At that they were utterly astounded.” Mk 4. 41,42

 Oratio: O God, what power Your Son has! .                                                
  
 I remember with His words and His touch He brought back a little girl to life. In prayer always  do so knowing nothing is impossible for God and what is most important is that we pray  with faith.                                                                                                             
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:"little girl...arise”; what power Jesus showed when He brought back to life a little girl.. Seek the grace of a strong faith knowing Jesus will act when what  we ask is what He wills and knowing that He will always be there for us,

Tomorrow's reading:Mk 6.1-5           

P.S. I will be away until Friday.

2.01.15

 
Lectio: Lk 2.22-32                                                                     

 Meditatio: "a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” Lk 2.32                                      
 Oratio: O God, You sent Your Son for all.                                                
  
 I remember from the time of His infancy when Simeon recognized Him in the Temple at His presentation, Simeon declared that Jesus was for both the people of Israel and for the Gentiles. In prayer thank God for including us in the mission of His Son.                                               
    
 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:"light....Gentiles....Israel”; Jesus came for all and Simeon was granted this revelation at the infancy of Jesus showing it was planned from the beginning. Seek the grace to live the Good News and be ever grateful that we were included in it.

Tomorrow's reading:Mk 5.21-43