7/07/10

Lectio -Mt 10.7-15

Meditatio: “As you go, this proclamation, ‘The kingdom of God is at hand’.” Mt 10. 7
Oratio: "O God, You wanted Your kingdom to be available to all.

I remember Jesus instructed his disciples to proclaim Your Kingdom and told them they were to cure the sick and raise their dead as evidence they possessed divine authority.

Grant that I may reflect on my acceptance of the good news and as to whether I have been that person of love You want me to be for that is how You wish Your kingdom to take hold.

I ask this of You, who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.”

Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.

Operatio: Today, I will reflect on where I need to improve to the the person of love God calls me to be and then begin to make those improvements.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Mt 10.16-23

7/06/10

Lectio -Mt 10.1-7

Meditatio: “Then He (Jesus) summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits, to drive them out and to cure any disease and illness.” Mt 10.1

Oratio: "O God, how much you wanted people to readily accept the fact that Your kingdom was now at hand.

I remember Jesus gave the 12 disciples authority over demons and the power to cure every disease and illness while proclaiming the good news.

Grant that I may accept the good news as proclaimed by the Pope and the bishops in union with him for they are the successors of the apostles and they have Your authority.

I ask this of You, who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.”

Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.

Operatio: Today, I will reflect on the foundations of my faith and rejoice in the miracles that undergird it and that have convinced me to accept it.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Mt 10.7-15

7/05/10

Lectio -Mt 9.32-38

Meditatio: “Jesus went around to all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and curing any disease and illness.” Mt 9.35

Oratio: "O God, You want a personal relationship with us.

I remember You sent Your Son to proclaim this good news and authenticated his mission with the many miracles He worked.

Grant that I may accept Jesus as my God and my savior and my brother and give to You the love you deserve as my Father and my God.

I ask this of You, who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.”

Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.

Operatio: Today, I will reflect and rejoice in the relationship I have with the Triune God - a pure and wonderful gift.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Mt 10.1-7

7/04/10 Lectio Divina - The Study and Meditation on Sacred Scripture

Beginning this Church Year (November 29, 2009) I have been sharing via group e-mails the Scripture verse which struck me most from my daily use of Lectio Divina and as well as my prayer which Lectio Divina generated for me. I use one of the readings from the next day's Lectionary for my daily Lectio material. If you decide to use Lectio Divina, you can use any biblical passage to be studied including simply using my selection. For your convenience, I will end my email with the citation to the next day's Lectionary selection that I will be using. Below are the steps of Lectio Divina- the reading and studying of the divine text..

Lectio - Slowly read the chosen text in a low voice. Kiss the book of the Word. It is a love letter which is not read by making a grammatical or a logical analysis! Read it twice.

Meditatio - Ponder the text that you selected and read. Reread it for the third time. Select a word or phrase or verse that impresses you. Meditate on it. Write down this preferred word, phrase or verse and leave it in view. This will be your day's precious gem.

Oratio — Make a prayer which comes to you from your mediation on the gem. The prayer should have four parts: "0 God.... I remember..... Grant that ..... I ask this of you, who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen."

Contemplatio —Keep silence and remain still in recollection. This is a time for an elevation of the soul to God in silent waiting Silence takes the place of language in God's company.

Operatio: Take something from this study into your daily life.

I hope that my daily sharing of the results of my Lectio Divina will encourage you to make it part of your spirituality. I have been using Lectio daily since 2006 and I have found that 20" to 30" involved, was and is very small as to what I get out of it.

Father Pop-Pop

7/04/10

Lectio -Mt 9.18-26

Meditatio: “When the crowd was put out, he ( Jesus) came and took her by the hand, and the little girl arose.” Mt 9. 25

Oratio: "O God, what wonders You work if we simply have faith.

I remember that because of the faith of her father in Jesus, a little girl was brought back from the dead - how stupendous!

Grant that I may enjoy a strong faith as Your gift to me and know that You will always be there for me in my need.

I ask this of You, who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.”

Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.

Operatio: Today, I will thank the Lord for the gift of faith for what it means for me and for others and ask for the grace to readily say “Yes” to God’s promptings.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Mt 9.32-38

7/03/10

Lectio -Lk 10.1-12,17-20

Meditatio: “‘Cure the sick in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God is at hand for you’.”
Lk 10.9

Oratio: "O God, You desire all to be part of Your kingdom.

I remember Jesus sent missionaries out to spread the good news that Your kingdom was at hand and gave them the power to cure people so that they would readily accept the good news.

Grant that more and more people will accept the good news an live lives which reflect Your will.

I ask this of You, who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.”

Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.

Operatio: Today, I will examine whether I am doing my part to spread the good news especially by the life I am living.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Mt 9.18-26

7/02/10

Lectio -Jn 20.24-29

Meditatio: “Jesus said to him (Thomas), ‘Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed’.” Jn 20.29

Oratio: "O God, You know how hard it is for us to have faith for we always want to be in control.

I remember Jesus had to appear to Thomas and invite him to probe His wounds to that Thomas would believe and utter that beautiful exclamation of faith, ‘My Lord and My God.’

Grant that I may willingly accept the truths proclaimed by the Catholic Church for it is Your Spirit which guides and guards it and guarantees its infallibility.

I ask this of You, who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.”

Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.

Operatio: Today, I will examine the foundations of my faith and offer a prayer of thanksgiving for the gift faith is for me.

Tomorrow’s selection is from LK 10. 1-12, 17-20

7/01/10

Lectio -Mt 9.9-13

Meditatio: “Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” Mt 9.13

Oratio: "O God, You are so compassionate!

I remember Jesus made it clear that His mission (and Yours) was to call sinners for they were the ones who were in need of Your mercy.

Grant that I may imitate Your Son and always treat others with compassion.

I ask this of You, who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.”

Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.

Operatio: Today, I will examine myself and see where I have not acted with compassion towards others and resolve to change my ways towards them.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 20.24-29