8.31.15

Lectio Lk 4.31-37                                                                                                                      

Meditatio: “Jesus rebuked him and said, ‘Be quiet! Come out of him!’ Then the demon threw the man down in front of them and came out of hm without doing any harm.” Lk 4.35

Oratio: O God, what power Your Son has! By His word alone the Spirits obeyed Him. Pray that whatever torments me, to always turn to Jesus for His help and no evil spirit will have any authority over me..

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect:”Jesus...rebuked....came out”;  Jesus spoke and an unclean spirit came out a man possessed. Seek the grace to always put your trust in Jesus for He has the power and He will use it to protect us from the devil.

Tomorrow's reading:Lk 4.38-44

8.30.15

Lectio  Lk 4.16-30 29.15                                                                                                     

Meditatio: “And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his  mouth. They also asked, ‘Isn’t this the son of Joseph?’...When the people in the synagogue heard thus, they were fille d with fury.” Lk 22,2

Oratio: O God, how fickle we are. First the reaction to Your Son at Nazareth was one of amazement; but when He spoke of past wrongdoings of the people, they were filled with fury. Pray that I may always listen attentively to the words of Scripture for they are the words of 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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “spoke highly....filled...fury”;  Jesus words are spirit and truth, yet we often want not to hear Him but only what we want to hear. Seek the grace to be open to Jesus and allow His words to penetrate one’s heart and take hold and be our beacon.

Tomorrow's reading: Lk 4.31-37

8.29.15

Lectio  Mk 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23                                                                              

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

Oratio: O God, You want us to have good hygiene but Your Son made it clear that rules for good hygiene are not a substitute for keeping Your commandments.. Pray that the ten commandments given to us by You  through Moses may always be our guide in serving You and 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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “disregard...commandments...cling...tradition”;  Jesus made it clear that contrived rules of the people may be good hygiene but they are not a substitute for our relationship with God. Seek the grace to realize that it is not what comes from outside of us and enters us which offends God but what comes from within us and let the Law of Love guide our every act for that is what is most pleasing to our God.

Tomorrow's reading: Lk 4.16-30

8.26.15 to 8.28.15

8.26.15

Lectio  Mt 24.42-51

Meditatio: “Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord  will come." Mt 24.42

Oratio: O God, Jesus made it clear that no one knows when the end comes for them. Pray that you may live always in a manner that is pleasing to Him and we will not have to fear the end.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “stay awake...not know...day"; no one knows the day and the hour when the Lord will come for us. Seek the grace to always be ready and live a life of selfless love for that is the best state of preparedness.
                                      
Tomorrow's reading:  Mt 25.1-3


8.27.15

Lectio  Mt 25.1-13

Meditatio: “Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones, when taking their lamps, brought no oil with them." Mt 25.2-3

Oratio: O God, in Your Son's parable about the ten virgins, he made it clear, if we choose not to be ready for His  coming, He will grant our choice. Pray to stay alert and be ready to meet the Lord no matter when He comes and You will live in peace.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “Five...foolish...five...wise"; Jesus wants us to be prudent and rely on our common sense and not to consider the virtues of faith and hope sufficient to be saved. Seek the grace to use our time and our talent in pursuit of the Lord and we will not be disappointed.
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Tomorrow's reading:Mk 6.17-29

8.28.15

Lectio  Mk 6.17-29                                                                   

Meditatio: “The king was deeply distressed, but because of his oaths and the guests, he did not wish to break his word to her.” Mk 6.26 

Oratio: O God, You want us to keep our promises but not if keeping it brings harm to others or brings about adverse consequences not foreseen. Pray to be faithful to all your promises that God would want you to keep.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “because ...oaths...not break word”; although oaths are solemn promises and are expected to be kept; that is not the case when the one taking the oath fails to foresee adverse consequences, and when such consequences are perceived, the promise does not oblige.  Seek the grace to keep all legitimate promises and set aside all promises made in haste and which have adverse results, if kept.

Tomorrow's reading:Mk 7.1-8, 14-15, 21-23

8.25.15

Lectio  Mt 23.27-32                                                                   

Meditatio: “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones.” Mt 23.27

Oratio: O God, Your Son made it very clear what a hypocrite is - two faced - what you see is not what you get.  Pray to be a person of integrity and strive to always be righteous..

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “Woe...hypocrites....beautiful...outside...inside....dead men’s bones”; What you are on the inside is what you should be reflected on the outside. Seek the grace to be a selfless lover and be reflected in how you act and what you do, for that is what God so much wants of us.                                                       .
Tomorrow's reading:Mt 24.42-51

8.24.15

Lectio Mt 23.23-26                                                        

Meditatio: “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You pay tithes of mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier things of the law: judgment and mercy and fidelity. [But] these you should have done, without neglecting the others.” Mt 23.23

Oratio: O God, Your Son made it very clear that tithing is important but mercy is what You want above all from us. Pray to be faithful to the laws of the Church and in all matters of, be merciful.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “Woe...hypocrites....tithes...neglected...mercy”: Jesus upbraided the religious leaders for practicing the externals of the Law while neglecting the most important requirement - mercy. Seek the grace to do all that the Law requires and to always be a person of mercy.                                                             .
Tomorrow's reading:Mt 23.27-32

8.23.15

Lectio:  Jn 1.45-51                                           

Meditatio: “Jesus saw Nathaniel coming toward him and said of him, ‘Here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity in him’.” Jn 1.47

Oratio: O God, Your Son made it very clear that He wants us to be honest when He acknowledged that Nathaniel had no duplicity in him and thus, he was a true Israelite. Pray to be honest in all matters for that is a character trait that Jesus so much admired and so much wants 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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “Nathaniel....no duplicity”;  duplicity is also synonymous with trick, deception, dishonesty.  Seek the grace to be above board in all things and to be a person of integrity so your ‘Yes’ means ‘Yes’ and your ‘No’ means ‘No.’  And pray to Nathaniel, a.k.a. Bartholomew, to help you to achieve this virtue.                                                              .

Tomorrow's reading:Mt 23.23-26

8.22.15

Lectio: Jn 6.60-69                                

Meditatio: “Jesus then said to the Twelve, ‘Do you also want to leave’?” Jn 6.67

Oratio: O God, Your Son was hurt when many of His followers chose to no longer walk with Him because they found His Bread of Life Discourse to hard to endure especially that He would give His very body to them to eat.  But they should have believed Hm for He had shown His great power in multiplication the five loaves and two fish and feeding 5000,  and His walking on the stromy sea of Galilee. Pray that I may always partake of the Eucharist worthily for in this Sacrament the very body and blood of Jesus is present and given to us as food for the journey to the kingdom.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “Do...want to leave”’ after many of Jesus’ followers left because He said He would give them is very body to eat, He posed the question to the Twelve as to whether they wanted to leave. Fortunately they said No. Seek the grace to always remain close to Jesus and do so by receiving the Eucharist frequently and worthily for therein lies eternal life for us with Him.

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 1.45-51

8.21.15

Lectio: Mt 23.1-12                     

Meditatio: “The greatest among you must be your servant.." Mt 23.11 

Oratio: O God, Your Son made it clear that You desire humility on the part of those who believe inYou.  Pray that we may always be willing to serve the needs of others and refrain from desiring to be served for that is the way that is most pleasing to 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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “greatest...servant"; humility is the virtue which God so much wants to see in us and it is the way to true greatness. Seek the grace to have the demeanor of a servant so as to please God and achieve our destiny..

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 6.60-69

8.18.15

Lectio:  :Mt 20.1-16                                                        

Meditatio: “So when the first came, they thought that they would receive more, but each of them also got the usual daily wage.  And on receiving it they grumbled against the landowner.” Mt 20.10-11

Oratio: O God, Your Son made it clear that no matter how late we come to know and serve You in this life, You will give all the same berth in heaven.  Pray that I may love You always and never concern myself with how You treat others -for You are a kind and merciful and generous God, who loves all without measure..

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “first....more...but...got usual”; Jesus assured us that no matter when we come to love Him and His Father, that we will be treated as though we always loved Him and His Father, and we will all have the same share of their eternal love. Seek the grace to imitate the generosity of our God for that is the best way of honoring Him.

Tomorrow's reading: Mt 22.1-14

8.17.15

Lectio:  Mt 19.23-30                                            

Meditatio: “When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and said, ‘Who then can be saved’?” Mt 19.25

Oratio: O God, Your Son told His disciples of the great difficulty it would be for the rich to enter the kingdom; but He also assured them that nothing is impossible for God; thereby giving hope to all classes of people, if they simply turn to Him.  Pray that I may never presume but always rely of Jesus’ compassion and mercy for a very good ending of my present 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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “disciples...Who....be saved”; Jesus assured His disciples that even the rich can be saved for nothing is impossible for God.  Seek the grace to have a humble and contrite heart for that is most pleasing to God and He will be kind and compassionate to you both now and forever.

Tomorrow's reading:Mt 20.1-16

8.16.15

Lectio:  Mt 19.16-22                                

Meditatio: “Jesus said to him,’ If you wish to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me’.” Mt 16.21

Oratio: O God, You have greatly honored us by calling us to perfection; and yet You know how difficult it is for us to answer Your call as evidenced by the rich young man who kept all Your commandments but could not give up his possessions. Pray to strive to be in right relationship with God, others and self for that is what perfection is all about.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “wish...perfect...sell...give....poor...follow”; we are all called to perfection by God and we all want to be perfect;  but sadly, too often we are unwilling to pay the price. Seek the grace to live a  life of selfless love and you will attain the perfection God wants of you.

Tomorrow's reading: Mt 19.23-30

8.15.15

Lectio: Jn 6.51-58                     

Meditatio: “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day.” Jn 6.54

Oratio: O God, Your son gave us the life principle which will sustain us for eternal life. He gave us the Eucharist.  Pray that we may always receive the Eucharist worthily and become what we eat, Christ for 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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “eats...drinks...eternal life; Jesus is really present in the Eucharist for It is His flesh and His blood. Seek the grace to be what we eat and drink so that we may live rightly in this life and be sustained for eternal life.

Tomorrow's reading: Mt 19.16-22

8.14.15

Lectio: Lk. 1.39-56         

Meditatio: “And Mary said, ‘My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord’.” Lk 1.46

Oratio: O God, You glorified Mary, the Mother of Your Son, because she did Your Will. Pray that we may do the Father’s Will in all things for that is the way of happiness ordained by 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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “proclaims...greatness”; Mary acknowledged all that the Father did for her because it was His will. Seek the grace to do the  Father’s Will in all things for therein is our great destiny.

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 6.51-58

8.12 & l8.13.15

8.12.15

Lectio: Mt 18.21-19.1

Meditatio: “Jesus answered, 'I say to you, not seven times but seventy-seven times'." Mt 18.22

Oratio: O God, Your Son made it clear that we should forgive one another as often as needed for You are a God of mercy. Pray that I never count the times I forgive another but always forgive for that is how I best please 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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “not seven...but"; Jesus once us to imitate His Father when it comes to forgiving and He wants us to place no limit on the number of times.  Seek the grace to be merciful as our Heavenly Father is merciful for the measure which with we measure, is the measure that will be used on us.

Tomorrow's reading: Mt 19.3-12

8.13.15

Lectio: Mt 19.3-12

Meditatio: “Because of your hardness of hearts Moses allowed you to divorce your wives, but from the beginning it was not so." Mt 19.8

Oratio: O God, Your Son made it clear that divorce was not part of God's plans from the beginning. Pray that married couples will covenant a love that is faithful, exclusive and lasting for that is what God intended from the beginning.

I ask this and all things in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You

8.11.15

           

Lectio: Mt 18.15-20                                                                                                                                                                        
Meditatio: “Amen, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Mt 1818

Oratio: O God, You are so kind and merciful for You provided a remedy for our weakness and sinfulness giving Your disciples the power to forgive sins. Pray to avoid sin and if you have the misfortune to commit sin, get to confession as soon as possible so that your friendship with God may be restored.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.
 
Operatio: reflect: “you bind...bound...heaven..loose....loosed”; the power to forgive sins was given to the disciples and through them to the disciples of Jesus throughout the ages. Seek the grace to confess regularly;and as soon as possible if you commit a mortal sin,  for God so much wants you to be with Him in friendship forever and He has provided a sure remedy for our mistakes.

Tomorrow's reading: Mt 18.21-19.1

8.10.15

       

Lectio: Mt 18.1-5, 10, 12-14                                                                                                                                                    
Meditatio: “Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven.”    Mt 18.4   

Oratio: O God, You know we all seek to be recognized and Your recognition of us is the  most important.  Jesus made it clear and quite simple what we must do - be humble. Pray to realize, as a child does, that we have no rights, no power before God and that all is grace and live that way and  God will be pleased.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.
 
Operatio: reflect: “humbles...child...greatest”; humility it the key to greatness in the mind of God. Seek the grace to be humble like a child and strong by living as a child of God and we will be great in the mind of the only One who counts.                           

Tomorrow's reading: Mt 18.15-20

8.09.15

   

Lectio: Jn 12.24-26                                                                                                             
                          
Meditatio: “Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will hone whoever serves me.” Jn 12.26

Oratio: O God, Jesus wants those who would serve Him to take up their cross daily, that is to do the will of His Father daily, and if they do, His Father will honor him. Pray to do the will of the Father each day and God will do the rest 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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.
 
Operatio: reflect: “serves....follow me...Father...honor”; if we wish to be a disciple of Jesus we must follow Him and as St. Lawrence whose feast we celebrate tomorrow experienced, the Father will honor them. Seek the grace to do the Father’s will always for therein is our greatness.

Tomorrow's reading: Mt 18.1-5, 10, 12-14

8.08.15

     

Lectio: Jn 6. 41-51                                                                                                 
                          
Meditatio: “I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” Jn 6.51

Oratio: O God, Jesus made it clear in His Bread of Life Discourse, that He will be present in the Eucharist a very real way and He gives us the strength to achieve our fondest hope, eternal life. Pray to receive the Eucharist often as it is THE food which will sustain us on our journey to the kingdom.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.
 
Operatio: reflect: “I...living bread....live forever”; Jesus gives of Himself in the Eucharist so that we might have our greatest hope - the kingdom of heaven. Seek the grace to always receive the Eucharist worthily for it is so precious - it is Jesus, Himself and our bread of life.

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 12.24-26

8.07.15

Lectio: Mt 17.14-20                           

Meditatio: “Then the disciples approached Jesus in private and said, ‘Why could we not drive it out’?: Mt  17.19              
    
Oratio: O God, Your Son gave His disciples the power to heal and to cast out demons but on one occasion that failed to drive out a demon and they asked Jesus why and He told them it was a lack of faith. In payer seek a faith that is other-centered and not self-centered for that is the faith that can move mountains.


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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God speaks to you,

Operatio:  reflect: "disciples...why... not drive”; the disciples could not drive out a demon because their faith was self-centered. Seek the grace to believe and act for the sake of others and not simply for one owns’ sake for that it the faith that Jesus wants for us.

Tomorrow's reading: Jn 6.41-51

8.06.15

Lectio: Mt 16.24-28               

Meditatio: “Then Jesus said, ‘Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me’.’ Mt 16.24              
    
Oratio: O God, Your Son gave us the ticket to the kingdom - “selfless love” and doing Your will  for that is what is meant by taking up one’s cross. Pray that each day we punch our ticket and strive to live a life os selfless love and do what You want us to do for therein lies our wonderful destiny.


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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God speaks to you,

Operatio:  reflect: "deny himself..cross”; if we focus on Jesus and what He wants of us, we will find true happiness and we will find that our daily cross is not heavy for Jesus’ helps us to carry it. Seek the grace of a humble and contrite heart, one that reaches out to others for their sake and not for what one gets out it;  and Jesus, our Brother will be pleased and we will one day be greatly blest for we will have lived the way that leads to the kingdom.

Tomorrow's reading:Mt 17.14-20

8.05.15

Lectio: Mk 9.2-10

Meditatio: “After Six days Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain apart by themselves.  And he was transfigured before them."
Mk 9.2

Oratio: O God, what a great sign You worked for three of Your apostles - You were transfigured and showed forth the glory You have and You also had two giants of old present, Moses and Elijah and then You called out and endorsed Him and told them to listen to Him. Pray that I may always listen to You in the many ways You speak to me.


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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God speaks to you,

Operatio:  reflect: "transfigured"; Jesus strengthen the faith of three of His apostles by being transfigured before them and they would need it for Jesus would be shortly crucified. Seek the grace to remember this event for it also affirms very strongly my faith and gives a glimpse of the glory of Jesus, my Lord, my God, my Savior and my Brother.

Tomorrow's reading: Mt 16.24-28

8.04.15

Lectio: Mt 15.21-28                                             

Meditatio: “She said, ‘Please, Lord, even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their master’s’.” Mt 15.27

Oratio: O God, what faith the Canaanite woman displayed when she bantered with Jesus over His assertion that if He healed her daughter, she would be taking food of the children! Pray for a strong faith, a gift we do not deserve, but a gift that is so wonderful to live by.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God speaks to you,

Operatio:  reflect: "Lord...dogs eat....scraps...table”; The woman of the Gospel put herself down for the sake of her daughter; and Jesus raised both up in the eyes of all. Seek the grace of a lively faith and a joyful one and you will be greatly blest.

Tomorrow's reading:Mk 9,2-10

8.03.15

Lectio:  Mt 14.22-36                                 

Meditatio: “Peter said to him in reply, ‘Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you on the water.
 He said to him, ‘Come.’ Peter got out of the boat and began to walk on the water toward Jesus.”
Mt 14. 28,-29

Oratio: O God, Your Son showed plainly to His disciples His divinity by not only walking on the water but calming the sea and grasping Peter before he sank, Pray fo a strong remembrance of the deeds of Jesus so that my faith may be ever strengthened.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God speaks to you,

Operatio:  reflect: "Lord...command...come...water”; Peter asked to come to Jesus on the water and Jesus invited him to come. Seek the grace of a strong faith and the Lord will always invite you to come to Him; and one day you will be with Him forever.

Tomorrow's reading:Mt 15.21-28

8.02.15

Lectio:  Mt 13-21                                       

Meditatio: “Those who ate were about five thousand men, not counting women and children.”
Mt 13.21

Oratio: O God, Your Son is so compassionate that He fed over 5000 with only 5 loaves and 2 fish; and this miracle is also reported in Mk 6.34; at Lk 9.12 and Jn 6.1, a miracle that foretold His feeding all throughout the ages with His body and blood. Pray to receive the Eucharist worthily and thank Jesus for this miracle of feeding us with His very self.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God speaks to you,

Operatio:  reflect: "five thousand....not counting”; if we counted the women and children demographers estimate that there were probably 13, 000 fed. Seek the grace to receive the Eucharist as often as possible for this is the Bread of Life and the source of everlasting life - a miracle of monumental proportion for which we should always give thanks.

Tomorrow's reading:Mt 9.35-10.1

8.01.15

Lectio:  Jn 6.24-35                            

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

Oratio: O God, You gave us life and You gave us the most precious of all gifts, You gave us Your Son.  Pray that I may always receive the Bread of Life, the Eucharist, worthily; for ths Gift is beyond all telling.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God speaks to you,

Operatio:  reflect: "Jesus...I .. bread of life”; in His Bread of Life Discourse Jesus made it clear that He is the Bread that came down from Heaven and He is the source of eternal life. Seek this Bread always and reverently whenever possible for this is the Bread, the Eucharist,  that will sustain you on the journey to the Father and His kingdom. .

Tomorrow's reading: Mt 13-21