5.31.15

Lectio:  Mk 12.1-12                                                                                              

Meditatio: "But those tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours’.” Mk 12.7

Oratio: O God, how we treated Your Son, yet You did not abandon us!                          

I remember the religious leaders put Him to death because He was a threat to their power. Yet You did not abandon them, but through His death and resurrection brought salvation to all the world.  In prayer express your gratitude, your great gratitude for Jesus and for His Father’s and the Holy Spirit’s love for all of 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: “heir...kill him” the religious leaders conspired successfully to put Jesus to death but their plans to preserve their hegemony failed;  and we were all gifted with the Way to eternal life. Seek the grace to follow the Way of Jesus for He so much wants all to be saved.                                  
Tomorrow's reading: Mk 12.13-17

5.30.15

Lectio:  Mt 28.16-20                                                                                  

Meditatio: "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Mt 28.19-20a

Oratio: O God, Your Son commanded His disciples to spread the Good News.                       

I remember He gave them a command to do so right before He ascended back to You. They would go out to the whole world to extend the greatest blessing - adoption of all who believe as Your children through Baptism.  Pray to live as good child allowing the rule of Love to be  your guiding principle;  and the Good News will be the greatest of Good News for you now and forever.


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....all nations...baptizing....teaching...observe all”; the message of salvation through Jesus Christ continues to be the message which all believers must proclaim. Seek the grace to do so by the life you live, i.e., preach love by being a person of love- and Jesus will be pleased with you.

Tomorrow's reading: Mk 12.1-12 

5/29/15

  Mk 11.27-33              
                         

Meditatio: “Jesus said to them, ‘I shall ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.’.” Mk 11.29

Oratio: “O God, the religious elite should have been to first to recognize Your Son and His mission.

I remember they tried to trap Jesus into giving an anser that they could convict of blasphemy by His own words - How sad! But Jesus turned the table on them and they showed their stripes. Pray to be open to the many ways God reveals Himself and rejoice in the encounter.

Grant that I may always remember God is there for me in good times and in times of need and always turn to him with praise, thanksgiving and requests.

 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 "answer me....tell you...authority”; the religious leader tried to trap Jesus by His answer on whose authority He did what He did; but they were thwarted by Jesus’ reply. Seek the grace to be honest and forthright in dealing with others for that is Jesus’ way.

Tomorrow's reading: Mt 28.16-20           

5.28.15

Lectio:  Mk 11.11-26                                                                                  

Meditatio: "Early in the morning, as they were walking along, they saw the fig tree withered to its roots. Peter remember and said to him, ‘Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered’.” Mk 11. 20-21

Oratio: O God, You expect so little from us and we at times even fail to give You the minimum.

I remember the House of Judah was given everything from You and yet, they failed to bear the fruit that You expected and deserved. This was symbolized by Jesus cursing the fig tree, a symbol for Judaism, which then withered to its very roots, because it failed to produce the fruits it should. Pray to produce the love that God expects from us for it is the least we can do in return for all He has done for us..

 Pray for the sight of faith of the blind man and then live by it and you will be greatly blest in t his life and in the next.

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: “fig....withered...cursed....”; Judaism failed to produce the fruits that God expected and deserved; and so it withered to its very roots, which means it was no more.  Seek the grace to be what God expects of me - a person of selfless love - so that I may give Him the fruits of my work which He so much desires and deserves.

Tomorrow's reading: Mk 11.27-33

5.27.15

Lectio:  Mk 10.46-52                                                                                  

Meditatio: "Jesus told him, ‘Go your way, your faith has saved you.’  Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.” Mk 10.52                                

Oratio: O God, what gifts You bestow on those who believe even in this life.

I remember the blind man believed that Jesus could give him his sight and Jesus did.
 Pray for the sight of faith of the blind man and then live by it and you will be greatly blest in t his life and in the next.

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: “Jesus....faith...sight....followed him”; The blind man’s faith was rewarded in this life with sight and he also received eternal life for the blind man folllowed Jesus thereafter.  the life plus eternal life. Seek the grace of the sight of faith of Bartimaeus for therein lies the vision of things that really matter..

Tomorrow's reading:  

5.26.15

Lectio:  Mk 10.32-45                                                                                           

Meditatio: "whoever wishes to first among you will be the slave to all.” Mk 10. 44

Oratio: O God, Your ways are not man’s ways .                                                                       

I remember when James and John sought the highest places in Jesus’ kingdom, Jesus replied to their request and told them the world’s way of greatness is not His way but rather it is in selfless service - like that of a slave. Pray to live the way of the Lord by serving the needs of others as the first principle to order my 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:"first...slave...all”; James and John sought seats of honor and Jesus let them know the greatest is not based on a seat but on service to others. Seek the grace to follow Jesus’ way to greatness by being a servant to others for it is in selfless service and love that Jesus will be pleased with us and see that we are one day  in His kingdom.

Tomorrow's reading:Mk 10.46=52

5.25.15

Lectio:  Mk 10.28-31                                                                      

Meditatio: "Peter began to say to him, ‘We have given up everything and followed you.’ Jesus said, ‘Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the Gospel who will not receive a hundred times more now in the present age.” Mk 10.28-30a               

Oratio: O God, You can never be outdone in generosity.                                                              

I remember when Peter was concerned that he and the rest of disciples might be left out when they heard Jesus’ admonition to the rich young man, Jesus replied by indicating anyone who follows Him will be rewarded beyond any expectation in this life AND eternal life as well - wow!  Pray to be ever grateful to God for His kindness and generosity for the little 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:"Peter...given everything...Jesus ...hundred times”; Peter, the practical one, wanted to know the rewards for following Jesus and Jesus in His reply informed Peter he would get so much more in the life plus eternal life. Seek the grace to follow Jesus, for Jesus’ sake, and not for what is in it for us. No matter what happens in this life, Jesus will take care of us and that is more than enough for us.

Tomorrow's reading:Mk 10.32-45

5.24.15

Lectio:   Mk 10.17-21                                                          

Meditatio: "As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up, knelt down before him, an asked him, ‘Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life’?: Mk 10.17

Oratio: O God, in Your great love You have made eternal life Your gift to us                                        

I remember a young man asked Jesus what he must do inherit eternal life and Jesus told him to essence “love” since love summarizes all of Your commandments and then follow Jesus. The young man was in love with his possessions and could not give them up and sadly, he missed out on the most wonderful - eternal life = Your gracious and most generous gift to us. Pray to be a person who is love with others and not in love with 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:"what...do...inherit...life”; Jesus’ reply to the young man who asked the question, that keeping the commandments was key; but following Him was essential. But the young man had his love in the wrong place and missed out on the greatest of all gifts of God. Seek the grace to have the right attitude towards things as they are intended to help us and for us to help others and to remember that nothing we could ever do earns us eternal life as it is a gift and may we be ever grateful to God for it..

Tomorrow's reading:Mk 10.28-31

5.23.15

Lectio:   Jn 20.19-23                                              

Meditatio: "Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins, you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain they are retained.” Jn 20.22b-23

Oratio: O God, You know are needs and that we are sinners.                                                          

I remember Jesus provided a remedy for us when He gave the Holy Spirit to His church for the forgiveness of sins. In prayer thank God for giving us a sure remedy for our sins and for the grace to make firm amendment when do have the misfortune to sin.

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:"Holy Spirit....sins...forgive”; The Holy Spirit was Jesus’ parting gift to His disciples; and we have been richly blest through their successors with the sacrament of penance.  Seek the grace of a contrite heart and to always turn back to the Lord as soon as you come to your senses following a sinful act. Get to confession if it is a major sin, so that you know that your sin is forgiving for Jesus so much wants us to be at peace with ourselves and with each other.

Tomorrow's reading: MK 10.17-21

5.22.15

Lectio:  Jn 21.20-25                                   

Meditatio: "It is this disciple who testifies to these things and has written them, and we know that his testimony is true..” Jn 21.24    

Oratio: O God, You provided the evidence of Your Son so that generations after generations would come to believe.

I remember John the Evangelist wrote his Gospel to testify to the things that pertained to Jesus so all thereafter would have solid testimony and come to believe in Jesus. Pray for a love of the Gospels for they are the source of the Good News for us. May we always revere 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 to you.

Operatio: reflect:"testifies....written...true”; the purpose of the Gospels as John wrote is to provide true and reliable testimony to Jesus. Seek the grace to live the Good News for that is why Jesus brings us to faith - a faith that is based on solid evidence.

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 20.19-23

5.21.15

Lectio: Jn 21.15-19                        

Meditatio: "When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, ‘Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?’ He said to him, ‘Yes, Lord, you know that I love you.’ He said to him, ‘Feed my lambs’.” Jn 21.15

Oratio: O God, Your mercy is without limit and is beyond are imagining..

I remember Jesus elicited a threefold confession of love from Peter to make amends for his three fold denial during Jesus’ trial; and in doing so not only granted Peter forgiveness but bestowed on Him the honor and responsibility to lead the church. which would be formed to carry out Jesus’ mission. Pray to avoid sin and if you have the misfortune to commit sin, to immediately turn to the Lord and ask for His forgiveness and you will find Him with open arms and willingly forgive 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 to you.

Operatio: reflect:"Simon..do....love me....feed...lambs”; in this threefold affirmation of love Peter was forgiven his threefold denial and given a major charge - to feed the lambs and the sheep - to lead the believers as a good shepherd. Seek the grace to not only confess one’s sins, but to do the work that the Lord is calling you to do.

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 21.20-25

5.20.15

Lectio: Jn 17.20-26

Meditatio: "I pray not only for them, but also for those , who will believe in me through their word." Jn 17.20

Oratio: O God, time means nothing to You in Your desire that all be saved.

I remember Jesus in His High Priestly Prayer not only prayed for His disciples but for all who will believe through their word. And billions would down through the ages. Pray to readily accept the words of the Apostles so that we may be included in the  unity for which Jesus prayed.

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...believe...their word;" Jesus included all in His prayer for unity who believe in the word His disciples spread.  Seek the grace of the Apostolic Faith so that you may be one with the Lord for all eternity. 

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 21.15-19

5.19.15

Lectio:   Jn 17. 11b-19                                                                                                            
                 
Meditatio: "Consecrate them in the truth.”  Jn 17.19a

Oratio:  "O God, Your Son so much wanted all of us to come to You.      

I remember  in His prayer to You He asked You to ‘consecrate them in the truth’ knowing that if they were truth, then in all they would do they would act as Your children to Your delight and for their good. Pray that you may accept the consecration in truth.

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 "consecrate....truth“; to be consecrated means to be dedicated and set aside for truth and the truth will set us free to give praise and thanks as we ought and in our small way to please God as we should. Seek the grace to do so.

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 17.20-26

5.18.15

Lectio:   Jn 17.1-11a                                                                                 
                 
Meditatio: "Now this is eternal life, that they know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.”  Jn 17.3

Oratio:  "O God, in Your great love for us unending life begins in the here and the now.      

I remember Jesus in His prayer to You said that eternal life is to know you and to know Him. I pray that my knowing You and Him will be reflected in my love for both of You and others.

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 "eternal life...know you...and..Jesus“; eternal life is in the knowing of the Father and Jesus.  Seek the grace to realize that “knowing” means loving and serving God for that is how eternal life starts in the here and the now.

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 17. 11b-19

5.17.15

Lectio:  Jn 16.29-33                                                                     
                 
Meditatio: "Jesus answered them, ‘Do you believe now? Behold, the hour is coming and has arrived when each of you will be scattered to his own home and you will leave me alone’.” Jn 16. 31, 32a

Oratio:  "O God, You know the danger of presumption and failure to rely on Your grace.      

I remember Jesus’ disciples at the Last Supper declared that Jesus is God and they believe. But in less than 24 hours they abandoned Him;  but Jesus was not surprised for He warned them they would be scattered. In prayer thank Jesus for being so clear in revealing who He is and toI   always rely on Him as my refuge and strength in the face of evil.

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 "Do....believe....you....scattered          “; the disciple proclaimed they knew Jesus now as God, yet would abandon God shortly thereafter because they feared man. Seek the grace of docility and humility and a strong faith so that with God’s grace I will always be faithful.                                                         

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 17.1-11a

5.16.15

Lectio:  Jn 17.11b-19                                                        
                 
Meditatio: "Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are one.” Jn 17.11b   

Oratio:  "O God, how you prize being!                                                       

I remember Jesus, as part of His farewell at the Last Supper,  prayed to You that His disciples “be one”  just at He and You are one. Being one rather than their doing was most important to Him and it must be for  us.  In prayer may Jesus’ prayer for us accomplish in us what He desires for us so that we may live as true siblings of His.                                    

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 "Father.. be one....we...one”; Jesus’ prayer at His farewell contains His final wish for us - being one with God and being one with each other. Seek the grace to be one in heart and in mind with the Lord and reflect it in our relationships for being one is the very DNA of God and it is  our DNA as well for we are His children.

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 16.29-33

05.15.15

Lectio:   Jn 16.23b-28                                           
                 
Meditatio: "For the Father himself loves you, because you loved me and have come to believe that I came from God.”Jn 16.27

Oratio:  "O God, how kind and generous You are!                                                       

I remember Jesus told His disciples that because they believed in Him that You would love them. How kind! You give us Your love not because of anything we do for You,  but simply because we love and believe in Your Son.  In prayer thank God for the gift of faith and for the undeserved love which God gives 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 "Father...loves you....believe....came...God” The Father loves us without any merit on our part. Seek the grace to believe in Jesus always so that we will always bask in the Father’s love now and forever.

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 17.11b-19

5.13.15 and 5.14.15

 5.13.15

 Lectio: Mk 16.15-20

 Meditatio: "So then the Lord Jesus, after he spoke to them, was taken up into heaven and took his seat at the right hand of God." Mk 16.19

 Oratio: O God, You Provided well for Your Son and for us.

 I remember 40 days after His resurrection, You brought Him back to heaven in glory. Pray that I may be faithful to my Baptismal dignity for then You will do for me what You did for Your Son and my brother, Jesus.

 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:"Jesus...taken up...seated...right hand"; Jesus ascended to His Father at the end of His days here on earth.  Seek the grace to stay close to Jesus and His Ascension will be a foretaste of ours.
 
 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 16.20-23


05.14.15

Lectio:   Jn 16.20-23                               
                 
Meditatio: "So you also are now in anguish, But I will see you again, and your hearts will rejoice, and no one  will take your joy away from you.” Jn 16.22

Oratio:  "O God, what consolation  Your Son offered to His disciples the night before He died.

I remember at the last Supper, Jesus told His disciples that they would be sad when He left but they would see Him again and their sadness would turn to an everlasting joy. And they did se Him again for they saw the Risen Christ Who lives on with the Father where someday they will  will ascend and rejoice with Him forever. In prayer give praise and thanks to God for Raising up His Son for as His brothers and sisters we, too, will rise and one day be with Jesus and be with Him in everlasting joy.

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 "now...anguish....will rejoice.”; Jesus promised and He fulfilled His promise in His resurrection and His disciples were filled with joy. Seek the grace to be a good disciple of the Lord so that the joy of the Lord will be with us both now and forever.      

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 16.23b-28

5.12.15

Lectio:  Jn 16.5-11                     
                 
Meditatio: "But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.” Jn 16.7

Oratio:  "O God, even in His dying Your Son was most mindful of us.              

I remember at the last Supper, Jesus consoled His disciples by telling them that He would not leave them alone but when send the Holy Spirit to them as their Advocate. Pray always that the Holy Spirit will come and fill our hearts with His grace and love so that we will always respond rightly to the Father’s will..

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 "better....I go....Advocate ...come”; Jesus  sends the Spirit to us so that we would not be alone.   Seek the grace to be open to the promptings of the Spirit for He has the mission to guide us on our journey to the  kingdom and He will if we listen to Him..     

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 16.12-15

5.11.15

Lectio:  Jn 16.5-11                     
                 
Meditatio: "But I tell you the truth, it is better for you that I go. For if I do not go, the Advocate will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.” Jn 16.7

Oratio:  "O God, even in His dying Your Son was most mindful of us.              

I remember at the last Supper, Jesus consoled His disciples by telling them that He would not leave them alone but when send the Holy Spirit to them as their Advocate. Pray always that the Holy Spirit will come and fill our hearts with His grace and love so that we will always respond rightly to the Father’s will..

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 "better....I go....Advocate ...come”; Jesus  sends the Spirit to us so that we would not be alone.   Seek the grace to be open to the promptings of the Spirit for He has the mission to guide us on our journey to the  kingdom and He will if we listen to Him..     

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 16.12-15

5.10.15

Lectio: 15.26.16.4a
                 
Meditatio: "When the Advocate comes, whom I will send from the Father, The Spirit of truth, that proceeds from the Father, he will testify to me.” Jn 15.26

Oratio:  "O God, You revealed to us that You are Trinity.                           

I remember Jesus told His disciples towards the end of His public ministry that He would send the Advocate, the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, to them; thereby revealing three persons in One - a perfect community of love.  Pray to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit and express my gratitude and my love for them and offer them to the best of my ability my  love and worship and praise.

Grant that I  may always strive to make justice and peace core virtues so as to live as I ought and as You desire.

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 "Advocate....Spirit....proceeds....Father”; Jesus had the Father send the Spirit to us so that we would know the truth about Him and His mission.  Seek the grace to be always be guided by the Spirit for His way is always the right way and will lead us to home to  the Trinity in the kingdom.     

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 16.5-11  

5.09.15

Lctio: Jn 15.9-17

Meditatio: "I have called you friends." Jn 15.15b

Oratio: O God, what a wonderful relationship You gave us.

I remember Jesus called us “friends”. As a friend we are called to be there for Him in good times and in bad and He will also be there for us for friendship is recipricol. Pray that I may always be a good friend to Jesus.

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...callled...friends"; what great news! We have been called to be friends of Jesus. Seek the grace to be a true and a good friend for therein lies my greatest worth.

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 15.26-16.4a

5.06. to 5.08.15

 5.06.25

 Lectio: Jn 15.9-11

 Meditatio: "As the Father loves me, so I love you. Remain in my love." Jn 15.9

 Oratio: O God, who or what are we, that Your Son should love us so?

 I remember Jesus urged us to remain in His love for He loves us as You love Him. In prayer thank Jesus for loving us so and to return that love to Him and to You, Our Father.

 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:"Father loves me...remain...love"; with a great love Jesus loves us and urges us to remain in His love.  Seek the grace to keep the commandments for that is how Jesus said we would remain in His love and  His commandments are not burdensome and call us to be a person of love for others.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 15.22-31



5.07.15

Lctio: Jn 15.12-17

Meditatio: "You are my friends if you do what I command you." Jn 15.14

Oratio: O God, how well Your Son treats us!

I remember Jesus declared that we are His friends. Pray that I may always love as I ought for I so much want to please Jesus.

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:"You...friends...do...command"; Jesus calls us His friends but as any good friend we need to be supportive of Him.  Seek the grace to do what He commands and to know what He commands for that is all He asks of us.

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 15.18-21


5.08.15

 Lectio    Jn 15.18-21                                                                                                      

 Meditatio: "If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first.” Jn 15.18                                                  
Oratio: O God, how well you prepared us for discipleship.                                

 I remember Jesus declared that He was hated and we can expect the same. But He also assures us that He would be with us always. In prayer look not for favors but for faithfulness in following the Lord and all will work out.

 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: "world hates....hated...first”; no disciple is greater than his master so Jesus was hated and we can expect to be hated too. Seek the grace to rely on the Lord on all things and in all situations and the hatred of the world will have no power over us.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 15.9-17

5.05.15

 Lectio    Jn 15.1-8                                                                                                        

 Meditatio: "I arm the vine, you are the branches.” Jn 15.5a                                                                    

Oratio: O God, how wonderfully you have provided for us..                                 

 I remember Jesus declared that He is the vine and we the branches. How wonderful!  We are grafted to Jesus by virtue of our Baptism and You prune us so that we bear the fruit You want. In prayer be docile to the pruning of the Vine Dresser for His work in us is 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: "I....vine...you...branches”; how wonderfully we have been redeemed! Jesus incorporates all who believe in Him into His very self. Seek the grace to be the branch He wants us to be so that we may be part of His kingdom forever..

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 15.9-11

5.04.15

 Lectio   Jn 14,27-31a                                                                                           

 Meditatio: "I will no longer speak much with you, for the ruler of the world is coming. He has no power over me.” Jn 14.30

Oratio: O God, You are omnipotent and have power over all.                                 

 I remember Jesus told His disciples that the ruler of the world is coming and He was not referring to His Father.  To whom was He referring? He was referring to the devil. In prayer seek to be preserved from the power of the Ruler of the World so that you may always follow the way and the rule of Jesus and His Father..                        

 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: "ruler....world....coming”; Jesus reminded us that the Devil is at work in the world and exercises power as ruler of it. However, God is mightier and higher and eternal while the Devil is subordinated to Him in all things; And unlike God, the Devil has a beginning and end. Seek the grace to live in accord with the ethics promoted by Jesus and the Devil will have no power over you and you will live in the peace of Christ forever.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 15.1-8

5.03.15

5.03.15

 Lectio    Jn 14.21-26                                                                           

 Meditatio: "Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one, who loves me.” Jn14.21a

Oratio: O God, You gave us Your Son as our savior and brother.                             

 I remember Jesus told us how we are to show our love to Him by keeping His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome for they are all summed up in the Great Law of Love . In prayer seek to love God with our whole heart, soul and strength and our neighbors as ourselves and we will love Jesus as He wants and as we ought.                        

 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: "commandments...observes....loves me”; Jesus gave us a simple formula to remember so we would know how to  give Him our love. Seek the grace to love in all endeavors whether at home, at work or at prayer and we will show our love for Jesus, our brother and our Lord and our Savior.                                                       .

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 14,27-31a   

5.02.15

 Lectio    Jn 15.1-8                                                                                                  

 Meditatio: "I am the vine, and my Father is the vine grower.” Jn 15.1       

Oratio: O God, You gave us Your Son as the vine and You prune the vine so that it bears the fruit You desire.

 I remember Jesus declared that we are branches on His Vine and that His Father prunes us, too, so that we produce the fruit He wants of us; otherwise He will cut us off the vine. In prayer seek to allow God’s pruning of me produce the fruit He wants so that I may forever united with Jesus.        

 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: "vine....Father...vine grower”; what a beautiful image - Jesus is the vine and His
father is the gardener and we are branches on the vine as we are grafted there through our Baptism. Seek the grave to bear the fruit that the Father’s wants so that Jesus’ mission on earth may be achiever.                                                  

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 14.21-26   

5.01.15

 Lectio    Jn 14.7-14                                                                              

 Meditatio: "If you ask anything in my name, I will do it.” Jn 14.14

Oratio: O God, You have given us Your Son to help us and we are most grateful.             

 I remember Jesus said that if we ask in His name, He will do it. Now this does not mean that Jesus is  like a magician for us; rather it means that if we are in concert with Jesus, what we ask, is what He knows is best for us and that He will do. In prayer seek to do the Will of God and all things will be accomplished that the Lord wants to do through 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 to you.

 Operatio: reflect: "ask...name....do it”’ to ask in one’s name, means that you are in concert with the one you are asking and that is why Jesus said He will do it for us. Seek the grace to be at one with the Lord so that His will and Your will are in sync and Jesus will do what You ask of Him and you will find what you are asking, is what is best for you..

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 15.1-8