4.28.15 -4.30.15

 4.28.15

 Lectio: Jn  3.7-15 b

 Meditatio: "Jesus said to Nicodemus,  “‘You must be born from above. " Jn. 3.7
 Oratio: O God, You gave us immortality through Baptism.

 I remember Jesus declared that through Baptism we are born again . Pray to live your Baptismal birth .

 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:"must... born ...above "; Baptism is how we are born from above.  Seek the grace to love in accord with our Baptismal DNA.
 
 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 13.16-20


 4.29.15

 Lectio: Jn  13.16-20

 Meditatio: "Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever receives the one I sent receives me, and whoever receives me receives the one who sent me." Jn 13.20

 Oratio: O God, You bestowed great dignity on Jesus' disciples .

 I remember Jesus declared that to welcome His disciples is to welcome Him and the Father. Pray to make Jesus and the Father present through my lowliness so others will come to believe.

 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: "receives me...one...sent me"; Jesus made the reception of His disciples the reception of Zeus Father.  Seek the grace to humbly and respectfully reflect Jesus and the Father to those whose lives I touch.
 
 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 14.1-6

4.30.15

 Lectio    Jn 14.1-6                                                                               

 Meditatio: "Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me’.”” Jn l4.6 

Oratio: O God, You have provided us a sure way to You.                                     

 I remember Jesus is that sure way for He declared that He is the way, the truth and the life. Pray that I may always believe in Jesus for with out a way there is no going, without the truth, there is no knowing and without life, there is no living.                   

 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: "I...way...truth...life”; what a wonderful gift the Father gave us in Jesus for it is through and with Him that we come to the Father; and Jesus’ ways are not burdensome; it is the way of Love. Seek the grace to love always and then do what I will and Jesus will lead me home.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 15.1-8       

4.27.15

 Lectio    Jn 10.22-30                                                                           

 Meditatio: "Jesus answered them, ‘I told you and you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify to me’.” Jn l0.25

Oratio: O God, You so much wanted all to believe.                                          

 I remember Jesus worked many miracles so that people would believe but sadly some were hard of heart and others only concerned with their power to their detriment. Pray that I may be ever open to the Word and do His will for my good and the good of the people I serve.

 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: "works...do...testify...me”; do you ever \wonder why the religious leaders rejected Jesus?  I find in incredible that they did in the light of the many and varied miracles He worked. But they did even though it seems obvious that they should have accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior. Seek the grace to be open to the ways of God and readily accept His works.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 12.44-50:

4.26.15

 Lectio    Jn 10.1-10                                                                

 Meditatio: "I am the gate. Whoever enters through the gate will be saved, and I will come in and go out and find pasture.” Jn l0.0.

Oratio: O God, You gave complete authority to Your Son in His mission of salvation.

 I remember Jesus was not only our Good Shepherd but He is the gate that we must pass through to enter the kingdom and He opens the Gate to all who believe for He so much wants all to be saved.. Pray for the gift of faith and show your acceptance of it by living in accord with the Great Law of Love.

 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: "gate...enters...saved”; Jesus as the gate to Heaven allows all to enter and be saved who believe in Him. Seek the grace to accept the teachings of Jesus and put them into practice and He will allow you to enter the Kingdom through His gate.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 10.22-30

4.25.15

 Lectio    Jn 10.11-18                              

 Meditatio: "I am the good shepherd, A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.  A hired man, who is not a shepherd and whose sheep are not his own, sees a wolf coming and leaves the sheep and runs away, and the wolf catches and scatters them.” Jn 10.11-12

Oratio: O God, You have appointed shepherds to take care for us but some shepherds only take care of themselves.

 I remember Jesus castigated the Pharisees and the Scribes for not shepherding the people but only acting as hired hands; and when trouble brewed,  they fled leaving their sheep without protection . Pray that I may always put the needs of those whom I serve ahead of mine for that is the essence of anyone who is called to serve.

 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: "shepherd lays....life....hired man....runs away”; all who teach, preach and lead in the church are called to be good shepherds acting for the good of the flock and not for one’s own good Seek the grace to always encourage, nurture and give love to those whom I am called to serve - in short emulate my mother for she certainly  showed forth what a good shepherd is.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 10.1-10

4.24.15

 Lectio  Mk 16.15-20                   

 Meditatio: "He said to them, ‘Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature’.” Mk 16.15

Oratio: O God, All are precious to You.

 I remember Jesus commissioned His disciple to go out to the whole world and proclaim the Good News so that all who believe will be saved. And they did and we are the beneficiaries of their work. Pray to be   a good instrument of the Good News to those whose lives you 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:"Go....world,...proclaim”; Jesus included all as the beneficiaries of the Good News. Seek the grace to continue the Good News by the lives lived in accordance with the Gospel and Jesus will be praised..

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 10.11-18

4.23.15

 Lectio: Jn 6.52-59

 Meditatio: "This is the bread that came down from heaven.  Unlike your ancestors who ate and still died, whoever eats this bread will live forever." Jn 6.58

 Oratio: O God, You gave us the medicine of immortality  as opined by the early Fathers of the Church.

 I remember Jesus declared that He is the Eucharistic Bread and whoever eats it, will live forever. Pray to become what you eat - Christ for others, and we will live for ever.

 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:"eats...live forever"; Jesus said that He is the bread that came down from heaven and we will live forever if we eat this bread - the Eucharist.  Seek the grace to receive the Eucharist worthily and frequently so as to be filled with the life of Christ and be Christ for others so that they, too, will come to know Him and be blest by Him.

 Tomorrow's reading: Mk 16.15-20

4.20.15

 Lectio:  Jn 6.30-35                                                                       

 Meditatio: "Jesus said to them, ‘I am the bread of life; whoever come to me will never hunger, and whoever believes in me will never thirst’.” Jn 6.35                                      

 Oratio: O God, how Your Son took such great care of us!                                      

 I remember that He promised to feed us with His very self and give us life without hunger or thirst. He would do it at a great cost to Him - His life and through the Eucharist. Pray to always receive this great sacrament worthily so that the effects Jesus wants for all of us, will come to be.

 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:"I...bread of life”; Jesus is the bread of life; He is the source of eternal life; He gives us this bread in the Eucharist. Seek the grace to receive the Eucharist frequently and live what I eat and believe in Jesus so that His mission will be successful and our ending will be more than we could ever hope.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 6.35-40

4.19.15

 Lectio:  Jn 6.22-29                                                            

 Meditatio: "Do not work for food that perishes, but for the food that endures for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you. For on him the Father God has set his seal.” Jn 6.27

 Oratio: O God, Your Son worked so hard to draw people to You.                                

 I remember that He upbraided people for seeking Him for the wrong reasons - for food for this life and not for food that is for eternal life. But that did not stop Your Son from continuing to minister to them. Pray that one’s belief in Jesus is based on true gratitude for all He did for us and not simply for what one might personally get out of it.

 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:"work...food...endures....eternal life;” Jesus drew large crowds but many came for the wrong reasons - they wanted to be fed with earthly food; He wanted to feed them with Heavenly food and He would have to give up His very life to do so. He did out of His great love for us. Seek the grace to show one’s gratitude for all that Jesus did by keeping the commandments which are summed up in “love” for that is the best way to show it.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 6.30-35

4.18.15

 Lectio:   Lk 24.35-48                             

 Meditatio: "While they were still incredulous for joy and were amazed, he asked them, ‘Have you anything here to eat’?” Lk 24.41

 Oratio: O God, what a scene when Your Son appeared to His disciples in the upper room that first Easter Sunday!

 I remember that not only did He greet then with ‘Peace’ but also showed them His wounds and ate a piece of fish to show that He was not a ghost or vision. And they were amazed. In prayer remember the hour when Jesus died for us so that we would have the fruit of His death and resurrection and rejoice!

 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:"incredulous...joy....amazed...anything...eat;” Jesus appeared to His disciples that first Easter and showed them His wounds and ate a piece of baked fish - all to show that He was truly alive. Seek the grace to recognize Jesus alive and present in the other especially in the poor, the sick and the outcast and recognize Him in the breaking of the bread for He has graciously allowed us to see Him even now.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 6.22-29

4,17.15

 Lectio:  Jn 6.16-31                   

 Meditatio: "When they had  rowed about three to four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they began to be afraid. But he said to them, ‘It is I. Do not be afraid’.”
Jn 6.19-20

 Oratio: O God, what a toller coaster it must have been for the first disciples.

 I remember that as they rowed across the lake, Jesus came to them walking on the water. This was right after He multiplied the loaves and fishes. Instead of joy, they were afraid; but Jesus then calmed their fears. Pray that when Jesus appears to us that we may recognize Him as Mother Teresa of Calcutta did;  and we will be greatly blest by the encounter.

 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:"Jesus walking....sea...afraid....Do .not...afraid”; Jesus walked on the water and came near to where the disciples where and they greatly feared at seeing Him. He immediately calmed their fears. Seek the grace to be aware of the presence of Jesus in the lonely, the outcast, the sick; and be open to Him and minister to Him for what you do for the least of them, you do for Him.

 Tomorrow's reading: Lk 24.35-48

4.15.15 & 4.16.15

4.15.15

 Lectio: Jn 3.31-36

 Meditatio: "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever disobeys the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God remains upon him." Jn 3.35-36

 Oratio: O God, what power You gave to Your Son and how You love Him and us.

 I remember the evangelist John records that all who believe in Your Son has eternal life-the gift of faith begets a great boon - eternal life all because You love Your Sin and He loves us. Pray and thank God for loving us 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.

Operatio:  reflect:"believes...Son...eternal life"; what a gift that the gift of faith begets - eternal life with the Trinity and our loved ones.  Seek the grace of a strong faith - a faith we put into practice so that the love we enjoy because of our faith may be enjoyed by others who do not yet know of The Lord.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 6.1-15


 4.16.15

 Lectio: Jn 6.1-15

 Meditatio: "Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed them to those who were reclining, and as much of the fish as they wanted." Jn 6.11

 Oratio: O God, how Your Son loves us.

 I remember that when Jesus sW the crowd of 5000 not counting women and children and knowing they were hungry, He fed them by multiplying five loaves and two fish.  He would feed us throughout the ages with His very self in the Eucharist. Pray that all when come to know and believe in The Lord so that His mission may be completed and all will have His life within them.


 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:"Jesus...took...distributed...fish...wanted"; Jesus multiplied the loaves and fishes which was a foreshadowing of the Eucharist.  Seek the grace to accept the food He offers us daily so that we may have true life within us.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 6.16-31

4.14.15

 Lectio:  Jn 3.16-21                                                                       

 Meditatio: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life.” Jn 3.16          

 Oratio: O God, how You love us!                                   
    
 I remember You gave us Your only Son to suffer and die for us so that we might have eternal life. In prayer reflect your belief in Jesus and that you will act on what He wants of us for that is why God, in His great love for us, sent Him.                     

 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:”God...loved....world...gave....Son”; love is in the giving and what a gift God gave us - His Son.. Seek the grace of a strong faith and an active response to that faith so that Jesus’ coming may have the effect that God wants for us - eternal life.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 3.31-36

4.13.15

 Lectio:  Jn 3.7b-15                                                            

 Meditatio: "And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” Jn 3.14,15

 Oratio: O God, You have shown us the path to Your kingdom,
    
 I remember Jesus told Nicodemus that He would be lifted up - that is crucified; and that all who believe in Him would have eternal life. In prayer thank Jesus for giving His life for us so that we may have live everlasting.

 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: Son....lifted up”; Jesus used the reference to Moses’ use of the bronze serpent in the desert to heal those bitten by deadly snake bites as the manner in which He would save us from the deadly effects of sins. Seek the grace to believe and to ever in rejoice in the gift of faith in Jesus- a priceless gift; a gift of eternal life.                               .

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 3.16-21

4.12.15

4.12.15

 Lectio:  Jn 3.1-8                                                   

 Meditatio: "Jesus answered and said to him, ‘Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born from above’.” Jn 3.3.

 Oratio: O God, You have been most generous to us by giving us an eventual  abode in Your kingdom with little effort on our part.                                              

 I remember Jesus told Nicodemus that you must be reborn again from above in order to enter the kingdom of God. Jesus went on to tell that this rebirth occurs through water and the Spirit.The Apostle Paul makes it clear in his epistles that this rebirth occurs through the waters of Baptism during which the Spirit comes upon the one being baptized. Pray that all whose lives you touch are gifted with Baptism and that they lives in accord with their rebirth as children of 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.

Operatio:  reflect: "kingdom...without...born....above”; Jesus made it clear the need for a rebirth in order to enter the kingdom; and that rebirth occurs through Baptism - a Baptism in fact or a Baptism of desire. Seek the grace to reflect the life of a child of God so that you show you recognize the great gift given to you and so that others may be influenced by you and seek the waters of Baptism.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 3.7b-15

4.08.15 to 4.11.15

 4.08.15

 Lectio: Lk 24.34-48

 Meditatio: "And He said to them,'That it is written that the Messiah would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all nations beginning in Jerusalem. You are witnesses to these things'." Lk 24.46-48

 Oratio: O God, You know how hard it is for us to believe.

 I remember Jesus appeared in the flesh to His disciples following His crucifixion and He gave them solid evidence that He was not a ghost as He ate a piece of baked fish that they gave Him when He asked for something to eat. Pray that you give others by your actions strong evidence of your belief in the Risen Christ.

 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: "Messiah...suffer...rise..preached...all nations"; Jesus appeared to His  disciples that first Easter evening and gave proof that He was not a ghost to them so they would believe and accept their mission to spread the call to repentance to all nations.  Seek the grace to do one's part to spread the good news to those whose lives one touches and who do not know the Lord and especially by the life You live.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 21.1-14

4.09.15

 Lectio: Jn 21.1-14

 Meditatio: "Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in like manner the fish. This was now the third time Jesus was revealed to his disciples after being raised from the dead." Jn 20.13,14

 Oratio: O God, You know how important it is to have witnesses to certain happenings if they are to believed.

 I remember Jesus appeared in the flesh to His disciples several times after He rose from the dead including His appearance on the sea shore following and all night but unsuccessful fishing trip by seven of the apostles.  He turned it into a most successful one and He cooked and served breakfast to them. In prayer give witness to Christ by the way you live 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.

 Operatio: reflect:"Jesus...bread....gave...fish...third time"; Jesus not only told them (the seven disciples) where to fish, He also made and served breakfast for them to reinforce that He Was alive.  Seek the grace of a believing heart for faith in the Risen Christ is our source if eternal life and share that faith with others.

 Tomorrow's reading: Mk 16.9-15

.4.10.15

 Lectio: Mk 15.9-15

 Meditatio: "When he had risen, early on the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had driven seven demons." Mk 15.9

 Oratio: O God, Your ways are not our ways and they are often surprising.

 I remember Jesus first appeared to Mary Magdalene when He rose from the dead. This was a most surprising first choice since woman were held in low esteem in His day and their testimony was considered so unreliable, that it was not admissible in court. Pray to see others as God sees them and not as man would have us see others.

 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: "he...risen...first...Mary Magdalene"; He had cast out seven demons from her and testimony in her day was considered unreliable. Why did He pick her to be first? Jesus in doing so made it clear His mission was to the disenfranchised, the sinner, the outcast, and Mary fit at least two of those categories.  Seek the grace to let God be God and simply bask in His wisdom and graciousness.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 20.19-31


4.11.15

 Lectio: Jn 20.19-31                                        

 Meditatio: "Thomas answered him and said to him, ‘My Lord and my God’ Jesus said to him, “Have you come to believe because you have seen? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed’.” Jn 20.28,29

 Oratio: O God, You know that faith is hard for us because we are called to believe in something we cannot see but You provide the grace to all who search for You.

 I remember Jesus appeared to the disciples that first Easter evening but Thomas was not there and he refused to accept the testimony of the ones who were there. He had seen Jesus die and he did not need any false hope. A week later Jesus appeared again to them and Thomas was there. He now came to believe because he saw but Jesus then proclaimed ‘Blessed’ those who believe who do not see. How? Down through the ages people have come to faith because they accepted the proclamation of the Good News or they saw Christ alive in the life of a believer; or they saw the good life lived in accord with the virtues of faith, hope and love. Such could only have come to faith through God’s grace which He offers to all who seek Him. Pray for all people that they may be open to the Good News and come to believe in it for faith in Jesus is the way to 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.

Operatio:  reflect: "believe...have seen....Blessed...not seen...and believe”; seeing is believing but seeing Jesus is not given to us today but we are given the grace to accept the Good News which is proclaimed and we do see Jesus reflected in the lives of those who live the faith. Seek the grace to reflect Christ alive in you for the sake of those who are seeking God so that search will not ve in vain and Jesus will be most pleased with his siblings.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 3.1-8

4.07.15

 Lectio:  Lk 24.13-35                                                                                                                        

 Meditatio: “And it happened that, while he was with them at table, he took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them. With that their eyes were opened and they recognized him, but he vanished from their sight.” Lk 24.30,31

Oratio: O God, You wonderfully have made it possible to see the Risen Lord here on earth.

I remember Jesus made His presence known to the two disciples on went to Emmaus that first Easter Sunday in the breaking of the bread at table. In prayer thank Jesus for allowing us to recognize Him every day in the Eucharist in which the breaking of the bread occurs

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, "bread....blessing...broke...gave...recognized him”; the breaking of the bread occurs at every Mass during the Eucharistic sacrifice. Seek the grace to always recognize Jesus in the Eucharist for He is present in a real, personal and loving way to us for this is our sacramental faith.

Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 24.35-48

4.06.15

 Lectio:Jn 20.11-18                                                                                                            

 Meditatio: “Jesus said to her, ‘Woman, why are you weeping?. Whom are you looking for?’ She thought he was the gardener and said to him. ‘Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you laid him, and I will take him’.” Jn 20.15

Oratio: O God, the Risen Jesus was markedly different. 

I remember Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene at the tomb but she did not recognize Him and thought Him to be a gardener. Pray to recognize Christ in the other for that is how He was present of Mary Magdalene and that is how he is present to us, today.

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, "Jesus...why...weeping...gardener....tell me”; Mary Magdalene was only able to recognize Jesus when He spoke to her. Seek the grace to listen to others and you may be surprised that on some occasion (s) you may hear Jesus talk to you through them.

Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 24.13-35

4.05.15

 Lectio: Mt 28.8-15                                                                                          

 Meditatio: “The soldiers took the money and did as instructed. And this story has circulated among the Jews to the present day.” Mt 28.15

Oratio: O God, how tragice that  the religious leaders bribed the soldiers, the eye witnesses to the resurrection, and denied the people this greatest of all miracles that is  meant for their salvation.

 I remember that first Easter morning that the guards at the tomb witnessed the resurrection but when the religious leaders heard their report, they bribed the guards to tell a story of the disciples stealing His body while they were asleep. That story was the official line that deceived so many good Jews. Pray to be open and truthful in all one’s dealing so that no one is lead astray by one’s falsehoods.                                                       
 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, "soldiers....money...this story...circulated”; how many missed out on the greatest miracle ever - Jesus’ resurrection - because the religious leaders wanted to hold onto power! Too many! Seek the grace of integrity and let your “Yes” always mean “Yes” and your “No” always mean “No” for that is what Jesus expects of you. That is what is needed in right relationships with others.

Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 20.11-18

4.04.15

 Lectio: Jn 20.1-9                                                                                           

 Meditatio: “Then th either disciple also went in, the one who arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed.“ Jn 208          

Oratio: O God, how wonderful is the gift of faith!

 I remember that first Easter morning, that John and Peter both ran to the tomb when they were told that Jesus’s body was not there and John, arrived first, looked in and so the burial cloths but allowed Peter to enter first and then he wen in and John recognized Jesus had risen based on the burial cloths. What a grace to recognize Jesus in such mundane items. Pray for the grace to recognize Jesus in the myriad ways He is present in this world and especially in the other.

 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, "disciple...saw...believed”; John recognized Jesus had risen based on seeing His burial cloths..Seek the grace to recognize no matter what disguises He assumes, for He is often present in the unreasonable, the irritable and the demanding according to Mother Teresa of Calcutta and you will be greatly blest by your encounter.

 Tomorrow's reading: Lk 23.13-35

4.03.15

 Lectio: Mk 16.1-7                                                                       

 Meditatio: “When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, May, the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they may anoint him. “ Mk 16.1 d

Oratio: O God, how You comfort the afflicted!

 I remember that first Holy Saturday that the three women went to the tomb to properly prepare Jesus’ body for burial despite their grief; and they were greatly rewarded with the good news that Jesus had been raised - what wonderful news they received! Pray that in times of grief that the consoling news  and the very good news that life is not ended but goes on with God for ever may be kept in mind and if not, share this very, very good news with those who are mourning for in it is the only source of true consolation

 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, "Sabbath...Mary...Mary,..Salome...anoint him”; Jesus was buried in haste; and the three women disciple noted this and at the earliest possible time went with spices to properly prepare Hi body in accord with local customs. Seek the grace to reach out to those who are grieving and do what you can to help them in their grief. Your presence is the most important things you can do and your belief in the resurrection is  most important for you and for them.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 20.1-9

4.02.15

 Lectio: Jn 18,1-19.42                                                         

 Meditatio: “When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, ‘Woman, behold your son.’ Then he said to his disciple, ‘Behold your mother.’ And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.” Jn 19.26,27

Oratio: O God, Your love for us is amazing!

 I remember Jesus in the final moments of His crucifixion did not think of Himself but only of His mother and of us. He gave her to John and through John to be our mother through grace. What a blessing for us! In prayer thank Mary for being our Mother and always be mindful of her in how we act.

 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, "woman behold...son” Jesus gave His mother to John and through John to all of us How wonderful and what a blessing! Seek the grace to live a life that is pleasing to our Mother and that will be most pleasing to Jesus.

 Tomorrow's reading: Mk 16.1-7

P.S. I have been on vacation for the past week so that is why there is a gap in the lectio.