9.29.15

Lectio:  Lk 9.57-62                                     
                
Meditatio: “As they were proceeding on their journey someone said to him, “ I will follow you wherever you go’.” Lk  9.57                                              

Oratio: O God, Your Son made it very clear the demands of discipleship when someone said he would follow Him. He told the would be follower that He had no place to lay His head, and no time to waste by saying good-bye to family or to bury the dead. Pray that without complaining I may fulfill the demands of discipleship for that is how best serve the Lord.

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, "follow...wherever”; Jesus made it clear that to follow Him means total dedication to spreading the Good News, with creature comforts not part of it. Seek the grace to serve the Lord faithfully in all endeavors for that is the least we can do for Hm who has done so much for us..

Tomorrow's reading: Lk10.1-12

9.28.15

Lectio: Jn 1/47-51                          
                
Meditatio: “And he said to him, ‘Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see the sky opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man’.” Jn 1.51

Oratio: O God, Your Son also revealed the existence of angels and thy are all part of God’s creation and meant for our good .  Pray to the angels especially Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, whose memorial we celebrate today for they revealed much about God’s transcendence and power and His love 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 speaks to you,

Operatio: reflect, "angels...ascending...descending”; Jesus predicted that angels would ascend and descend upon Him and they did and they do on us as well.. Seek the grace to be God’s strength (Gabriel), God’s remedy (Raphael) for those whose lives we touch so that one day we will be like God (Michael) in heaven.

Tomorrow's reading:   Lk 9.57-62                     

9.25.15

Lectio:  Lk 9.43b-45
                
Meditatio: “Pay attention to what I am telling you. The Son of Man is to be handed over to men.” Lk 9.44
Oratio: O God, Your Son foretold of His impending death but His disciples were oblivious to His warning, Why? Perhaps this did not fit in with their expectations Pray that I may be always open to the will of God for therein lies my fulfillment.

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, "Son of Man...handed...over”; Jesus predicted His arrest and death but His followers did not understand His plain words. Why? Perhaps it did not fit in with their plans and they only wanted to believe in an earthly kingdom of greatness and joy. Seek the grace to  listen attentively to the good and the bad news for it is in hearing it all that we begin to understand and in understanding we come to know what we ought to do and then to do it.

Tomorrow's reading:   Mk 9.38-45, 47-48

9.24.15

Lectio:  Lk 9.18-22                 

Meditatio: “He said, ‘The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be rejected by the elders, and the scribes, and be killed and on the third day be raised'.” Lk 9.22

Oratio: O God, Peter identified Your Son correctly as the Messiah of God and then you Son shocked all who were listening that the very One Whom the Jewish people were waiting, would be rejected and put to death. How tragic! Yet You in Your great love and goodness would raise Him from the dead so that death would have no power over us. Pray to always see Jesus for Who He is - He Holy One of God, our Lord and Savior, and our brother; and treat Him accordingly.

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,

Operation: reflect, "Son of Man...suffer...rejected... killed...raised”; despite being All-powerful Jesus would be rejected by the very ones who were to prepare the people to greet Him. Seek the grace to recognize Jesus in the poor, the oppressed, the outcast, for that is where He is today and by recognizing Him in them and acting with love towards them., is the  way to be with Him for all eternity.

Tomorrow's reading: 9.43b-45

9.23.15

Lectio:  Lk 9.7-9

Meditatio: “Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, and he was greatly perplexed because some were saying, 'John has been raised from the dead'.' Lk 9.7

Oratio: O God, Your Son and His disciples did marvelous things so that people would come to believe. Some, however, like Herod, remained skeptical. Why? Perhaps because he like the religious leaders had harden his heart to the obvious for He was not whom they wanted as the Messiah. Pray that you never put conditions on how the Lord may impact on 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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God speaks to you,

Operation: reflect, "Herod..,perplexed.."; Herod had all the advantage of knowing what Jesus was doing, but remained perplexed instead of accepting the obvious.  Seek the grace to be open to the many ways God reveals Himself for He does for our great and lasting good.

Tomorrow's reading: Lk 9.18-22

9.22.15

Lectio   Lk 9.1-6                 

Meditatio: "He summoned the Twelve and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases, and he sent them to proclaim the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.  Lk 9.12
                                      
Oratio: O God,  Your Son was always on the needs of others and He sent His Apostles to prolclim the Good News and to heal.  Pray that I may be an instrument that Jesus uses to spread His message and to help the needy.

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: “twelve...gave....power...proclaim...and...heal”; Jesus used His friends to expand His efforts of proclaiming the Kingdom and they were effective.  Seek the grace to do what you are able and especially spread the Good News by the way you live your life and Jesus will be pleased.

Tomorrow's reading:Lk 9.7-9

9.21.15

Lectio  Lk 8.19-21

Meditatio: "He said to them, ‘My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it’.” Lk 8.21
                                      
Oratio: O God, how wonderful of Your Son to include among members of His family all who hear Your word and act on it. Pray that I may be always open to Your word and always put it into practice so that I may be a good member of Jesus’ family,

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: “My mother...brother... hear ...word....act”;  Jesus invites all to be members of His family and we can not have any greater relationship with Him. Seek the grace to listen to His words and act on them for that is the way to family joy with Him.

Tomorrow's reading: Lk 9.1-6
                   

9.20.15

Lectio  Mt 9.9-13                                                                                     

Meditatio: "As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man n named Matthew sitting at the custom post. He said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And he got up and followed him.” Mt 9.9
                                      
Oratio: O God, among the  Twelve Your Son called by name to follow Him, was Matthew, whose feast day we celebrate tomorrow. Matthew was an unlikely choice as the people of his day considered him a collaborator with the Romans and despised all tax collector. Pray to see others not by labels people put on them but for who they are - God’s children and companions on the journey.

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: “Matthew...Follow me”; the invite is simple that Jesus gives to all - Follow me.. But the acceptance defines who we are and how we live and what we become. Seek the grace to follow Jesus wherever He leads and you will not be disappointed.

Tomorrow's reading:Lk 8.19-21

9.19.15

Lectio   Mk 9.30-37                                                                          

Meditatio: "Then He sat down, called the Twelve, and said to them, ‘If anyone wishes to first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all’.” Mk 9.35
                                      
Oratio: O God, Your Son told the Twelve and indeed to all o f us, where greatness lies. It is in being the servant of all.  Pray that I may willingly serve all who come to me for help and for those who do not come but who need help for that is how to achieve the greatness God wants for 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: “Twelve....first...last...servant...all”; the key to greatness in God’s kingdom is in being of service to others - in being  a servant; not a master.  Seek the grace to readily serve the needs of other and allow God to take care of me  for it is in being the servant of all that we become great in God’s eyes, the only eyes that count.

Tomorrow's reading: Mt 9.9-13

9.18.15

Lectio  Lk 8.4-15                                                                

Meditatio: "Some seed fell among thorns, and the thorns grew with it and choked it.” Lk 8.7                                                                                                         
Oratio: O God, Your Son gave the Word of God to all but not all received it well. Many are those who allowed the thorns choke it growth. Pray that the good things of this world may not choke the Word of God for nothing in this life compares with the Word of God  and through it we are richly blest.

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: “seed...thorns...choked it”; Jesus generously shared His Words with all but many preferred the words of this world to His and they were the losers for it. Seek the grace to avoid attachment to material things for they last only a short time and are good for nothing in the end. Seek the grace to attach yourself to the spiritual for they are timeless and are lasting  help for us.

Tomorrow's reading: Mk 9.30-37

9.17.15

Lectio Lk 8.1-3                                                        

Meditatio: "Afterward he journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. Accompanying hin were the twelve and some women.” Lk 8.1, 2a
                                          
Oratio: O God, Your Son showed the high regard He had for women for He allowed them to accompany Him on His public ministry at a time when the culture cautioned men from even speaking with women in public.  Pray for an openness to all who spread the Good News whether with words or with deeds for Jesus has shown that all are worthy to proclaim the Good News and they do so for our greater good.

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: “he journeyed....the twelve...some women”; Jesus not only allowed women to be part of His public ministry at a time when men did not even speak to women in public but they played an important part in its success as many women also provided for His ministry out of their resources. Seek the grace to be always grateful for the many women who helped spread the Good News and are still doing so for without them the Good News would have not have spread as rapidly nor have  been enriched with their practice.

Tomorrow's reading: Lk 8.4-15

9.16.15

9.16.15

Lectio Lk 7.31-35                                                      

Meditatio: "Then to what shall I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? Lk 7.30                                       
                                          
Oratio: O God, Your Son was at times frustrated with the people to whom He was ministering. They were at times fickle, obstinate and only wanted to hear what they wanted to hear. He compared them to children playing in the market place. Pray for a quiet and open disposition to the Word of the Lord for only then will its full benefits be realized by 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: “compare....people....What...like”; The people who heard Jesus first hand and walked and talked with Him, should have received Him with the deference and honor He deserved; but they did not. Seek the grace to be as a little child and be totally open to the Word of the Lord who is given to us for our greatest good.

Tomorrow's reading: Lk 7.36-50

9.15.15

Lectio Lk 7.31-35                                                      

Meditatio: "Then to what shall I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? Lk 7.30                                       
                                          
Oratio: O God, Your Son was at times frustrated with the people to whom He was ministering. They were at times fickle, obstinate and only wanted to hear what they wanted to hear. He compared them to children playing in the market place. Pray for a quiet and open disposition to the Word of the Lord for only then will its full benefits be realized by 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: “compare....people....What...like”; The people who heard Jesus first hand and walked and talked with Him, should have received Him with the deference and honor He deserved; but they did not. Seek the grace to be as a little child and be totally open to the Word of the Lord who is given to us for our greatest good.

Tomorrow's reading: Lk 7.36-50

9.14.15

Lectio  Jn 19.25-27                                          

Meditatio: "Standing by the cross were his mother and his mother’s sister, Many, the wife fo Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.” Jn 19.25       
                                          
Oratio: O God, what love and devotion Mary had for her Son for she was there for Him even in His carrying of the cross, standing at the foot of it during His dying on the cross, receiving His body when taken down from the cross and there for His burial. Pray to be there for others in their needs and especially in their dying needs for that is how Mary wants us to be as her children.

I ask this and all things in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with.  You.
and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
 
Contemplatio: spend some time in silence & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is
 saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “standing...cross....his mother”;  Jesus’ mother was there for Him during His entire public ministry and was there for Him at a time of greatest need. Seek the grace to be present to others in their need and especially those times of their greatest need and sorrow for that is Mary’s way and Jesus’ way, too..

Tomorrow's reading:Lk 7.31-35

9.13.15

Lectio  Jn 3.13-17                               

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, what love Your Son showed for us! I remember He was crucified for us so that we might have eternal life. Pray for a strong and lasting faith in Him for He is the way, the truth and the life for us and without Him, we perish which is not we want nor does He want.           

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: “lifted up.....Son of Man...believe...life”; Jesus predicted His crucifixion but He also predicted His death would gift us with  lasting life for all who believe in Him. Seek the grace to always believe in Him and show that belief by living in accordance with His commandments; and they are not burdensome for His grace is His gift to us and it is sufficient for us.

Tomorrow's reading:Jn 19.25-27

9.12.15

Lectio Mk 8.27-35                     

Meditatio: "And he asked them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Peter said to him in reply, ‘You are the Messiah’.” Mk 8.29                                                                                           

Oratio: O God, Jesus revealed His identity to His disciples early in His public Ministry but He wanted them not to broadcast it for He knew the common understanding of the Messiah was that of an earthly one who would overthrow the Romans and establish an earthly kingdom. Pray that you may ever recognize what a person we have in Jesus and rejoice that He is both our God and our Brother who loves us and wants us to be with Him 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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is
 saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “who...I am....Peter...Messiah”; Peter inspired by our Heavenly Father replied correctly to Jesus’ question of identity; however, we see that Peter really did not understand His answer for His understanding of the Messiah was as an earthly ruler who certainly would not be rejected by the religious elite and put to death. Seek the grace to be a person who is humble of heart for like Peter, we may make mistakes about our faith, but like Peter, it will not be held against us if we have the mind set of a prophet, which we are called to be by virtue of our Baptism and we are honest and a person of integrity..

Tomorrow's reading:Jn 3.13-17

9.11.15

Lectio Lk 6.43-49

Meditatio: "But the one who listens and does not act is like a person who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the river burst against it, it collapsed at once and was completely ruined.” Lk 6.49

Oratio: O God, Jesus made it very clear as to why we should act on His words and not simply listen to them and likened the latter to building a house without a foundation. Pray that the foundation of your faith will be teachings of 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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “listens...not act...house...without a foundation”; if we desire to live this life in confidence, we need to make the foundation of our life - Jesus. Seek the grace to love and serve Jesus and listen to.  Him and act on.  His words and you will have a solid foundation for this life and for the next.

Tomorrow's reading:MK 8.27-35

9,09,15 & 9,10,15

9.09.15

Lectio Lk 6.27-36

Meditatio: "But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you." Lk 6.27

Oratio: O God, Your Son revealed a striking trait of Yours which He also wants us to imitate - love your enemies! In prayer recommend to God all those who have offended you and that will be a first step in adhering to the  principle to love your enemies.

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: “love...enemies"; Jesus did not simply say to respect your enemies but to love them - what a challenge! Seek the grace to always seek the good of the other for the other's sake without regard as to whom the other is; and you will meet the challenge Jesus lays down to you and you will receive the Father's mercy in full measure.

Tomorrow's reading:Lk 6.39-42

9.10.15

Lectio Lk 6.39-42

Meditatio: "Why do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?" Lk 6.41

Oratio: O God, Your Son warned us about judging others. I remember He said we can see a minor fault in someone else but ignore a major fault of our own. Pray that you will refrain from judging others for judgment is the Lord's!

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: “notice...splinter...not perceive...beam"; Jesus pointed out the grave
inconsistency in our judging others as opposed to the standard we use in in judging ourselves. Seek the grace to let judging the other to the Lord for He alone can judge rightly.

Tomorrow's reading:Lk 6.43-49

9.08.15

Lectio Lk 6.20-26                          

Meditatio: "And raising his eyes toward his disciples, he said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor f or the kingdom of God is yours’.” Lk 6.10                                                                 

Oratio: O God, Your Son proclaimed in His Sermon on the Plain that the poor were blessed - contrary to our culture’s view of the poor. Pray that I may overcome attachment to material things for being poor in spirit also warrants Your Son’s blessing.                       

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: “Blessed....poor...kingdom...yours” Jesus declared the poor blessed and He had in mind
both those who are poor in fact as well as those who are poor in spirit. Seek the grace of detachment from worldly things so that regardless of one’s economic status the blessing of the Lord will be upon you.

Tomorrow's reading:Lk 6.24-38

9.07.15

Lectio  Mt 1.18-23                                              

Meditatio: "Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that this child h as been conceived in her’.” Mt 1.20

Oratio: O God, Your ways are so mysterious at times and yet so wonderful! I remember when Joseph was thinking of divorcing Mary quietly when he found that she was pregnant, You sent Your angel to him in a dream. It was so real to Joseph, that following the assurance he received in the dream, he took Mary into his home as His wife;  and Jesus would have an intact family who would guide Him and raise in a healthy an holy environment. Pray to be open to the many and varied ways in which God speaks so as to not miss out on the wonderful plans He has for us.           
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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: “angel... dream....do not be afraid...Mary...your home?” Joseph proper concern that Mary was pregnant by another man was dispelled by God sending an angel to set the record straight and to assure Joseph he should take Mary into his home as his wife. Seek the grace to be opened to God’s will as Joseph was;  and pray to St. Joseph for your needs and especially for the needs of your family.

Tomorrow's reading:Lk 6.20-26

9.06.15

Lectio  Lk 6.6-11                                    

Meditatio: "The scribes and the Pharisees watched him closely to see if he would cure on the  sabbath so that they might discover a reason to accuse him....Then Jesus said to them, ‘I ask you, if it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than destroy it’?” Lk 6.7, 9

Oratio: O God, You did not want a relationship with Your people based on legalism; rather Your Son made it clear that You want our relationship with You based on love. For he healed on the Sabbath day a man with a withered hand - an act that the religious leaders deemed work;  and the fact of Jesus doing so, gave them something to accuse Jesus of. How sad! Pray that your relationship with God will be always based on love and not on fear.

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: “scribes...Pharisees...cure...Sabbath...do good....do evil?” Jesus showed by His actions that curing a person on the sabbath is not work but an act of love. See the grace to always allow Love to be you guiding principle in your relationship with others and with God for that is the basis of true religion. 

Tomorrow's reading:Mt 1.18-23

9.05.15

Lectio Mk 7.31-37                          

Meditatio: "Then he looked to heaven and groaned, ‘Ephphatha !’ (that is, ‘Be opened!’) And immediately the man’s ears were opened and his speech impediment removed, and he spoke plainly.” Mk 7.34-35   

Oratio: O God, what power Your Son exercised - with a touch, a prayer and a command deafness and a speech impediment were cured! And He continues to open us to Your saving ways. Pray that I may respond to His ultimate wish that we all come to enjoy the greatest miracle, resurrected 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: “looked...heaven...groaned ...Ephphatha!”Jesus touched, prayed, and commanded and the healing of a deaf man was accomplished. Seek the grace to be open to the Word of the Lord for in it is all grace and ultimate happiness.


Tomorrow's reading:Lk 6.6=11

9.04.15

Lectio Lk 6.1-5                 

Meditatio: "Some Pharisees said ‘Why are you doing what is unlawful on the Sabbath’.?” Lk 6.2                             
Oratio: O God, when the religious leaders challenged Jesus’ about th c conduct of His disciples for eating grain by picking it and rubbing it together, Jesus made it clear that such rules were not the purpose of the Sabbath. Pray to keep holy the sabbath by using it as time to refresh your body and soul in ways that Jesus wants,

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: Pharisees....doing...unlawful...Sabbath"; Jesus allowed His disciples to satisfy their hunger by picking grain on the Sabbath and responded to the Pharisees criticism by making it clear that such man made rules do not govern the Sabbath. Seek the grace to keep holy the Sabbath in the spirit the command was given with love being the guiding principle.

Tomorrow's reading:Mk 7.31-37

9.02 & 9.03.15

9.02.15

Lectio Lk 5.1-11

Meditatio: "After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, 'Put out into the deep and lower your nets for catch'." Lk 5.4

Oratio: O God, even the fish obey him. I remember Jesus told Simon to put out into the deep and he caught an astonishing catch. Pray to obey the Lord in all things for then Jesus will use you as His instrument to accomplish His will and His blessing will be upon 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:”Put out...deep....lower nets"; Peter obeyed and Jesus gifted him with s great catch of fish. Seek the grace to do and go where Jesus prompts you and your life will be blest.

Tomorrow's reading:Lk 5.33-39

9.03.15

Lectio Lk 5.33-39

Meditatio: "Jesus answered them, 'Can you make the wedding guests fast while the bridegroom is with them'?" Lk 5.34

Oratio: O God, when Jesus was challenged as to why His disciples did not fast, He revealed a marvelous fact that He was the long awaited Messiah for only the Messiah would break from the old religious traditions. Pray that the pronouncements of the Pope will always be seen as Jesus talking to us and accept his guidance even if it means breaking with the old ways of doing 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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: "guests fast...bridegroom...with them"; Jesus made it clear as to why His disciples did not fast.  Seek the grace to perform religious traditions so long as they are relevant to our times for religion is not static but a dynamic relationship with God.

Tomorrow's reading:Lk 6.1-5

9.01.15

Lectio Lk 4.38-44                                                                                                                                 

Meditatio: At sunset, all who had people sick with various diseases brought them to him. He laid his hands on each of them and cured them.” Lk 4.40

Oratio: O God, Your Son showed the power of touch! Pray that we know the power of touch and be sure to touch those whose lives we cherish for it is a powerful expression 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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect:”people sick...cured them”;  Jesus cured people by laying His hands upon them and we do the same in anointing the sick. Seek the grace to use the power of our touch to communicate our love and our help to those in need and Jesus will be greatly pleased.

Tomorrow's reading:Lk 5.1-11