01.18.16

Lectio:  Mk 2.23-28                                       

Meditatio: “Then he sad to them, ‘The sabbath was made for man not man for the sabbath’.” Mk 2.27                                                                             
  
Oratio: O God, Jesus’ disciples were picking grain on the sabbath to feed their hunger; but the religious leaders considered this work and criticized them for doing so. Jesus made it clear that the commandment of keeping holy the sabbath is not an absolute commandment and its purpose was for man’s benefit. Pray to keep holy the sabbath and keep in mind that it is for the purpose of energizing us, physically, emotionally and religiously and act accordingly.                                                                              
Contemplatio: Spend some time with today's text and see how the Lord is speaking to you.

Operatio: reflect: “sabbath....for man...; Jesus set the record straight as to the purpose of the sabbath and made it clear that any interpretation of its purpose that would harm man is not controlling. Seek the grace to use the sabbath as a day of rest so as to recharge your batteries both physical, psychological and spiritual and you will be keeping it holy.                                                          
Tomorrow's reading: Mk 3.1-6