01.10.16.

Lectio: Mk 1.14-20                                                                                        

Meditatio: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”  Mk 1.15
                                                                                                                                                  
Oratio: O God, Jesus called us to repent and believe for the Kingdom of God is here. In doing so He disclosed pat of the mystery of His coming in fulness - the theme for Ordinary Time in the Church year, which begins tomorrow. Pray to reform and for a strong faith so that His coming will be most effective for you and for those whom you influence.
                                                                        
Contemplatio: Spend some time with today's text and see how the Lord is speaking to you.

Operatio: reflect: “kingdom....hand.....repent....believe.” Jesus began His public ministry by announcing the kingdom was at hand and calling us to reform our lives and to accept the good news.  Seek the grace to respond to Jesus’ call to reform and reflect it in a life lived in accord with Gospel values.                                                                            

Tomorrow's reading: Mk 1.21-28