2/08/11
Lectio: Mk 7.14-23
Meditatio: “Nothing that enters one from the outside can defile that person; but the things that come from within are what defile.” Mk 7. 15
Oratio: "O God, all You created is good; but it is only our misuse or abuse that results in evil.
I remember Jesus taught this to His disciples when He abrogated the Jewish dietary laws saying that nothing which comes from the outside can defile a man but only what arises within.
Grant that I may always realize that all creation is good and to always respect it.
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: Reflect on “things that arise within are what defile.” Examine my motives. Realize that all creation is good. Then resolve to let love guide me in the use of all things.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 7.24-30
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
2/07/11
Lectio: Mk 7.1-13
Meditatio: “He [Jesus] responded, ‘Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is written, “ This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” Mk 7. 6
Oratio: "O God, You gave us everything but sadly we do not respond to You with the same generous spirit.
I remember Jesus told the scribes and pharisees that they only honor God with their lips but no with their hearts.
Grant that I may always give You praise and worship and honor from my heart.
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: Reflect on how I keep God’s commandments and Beatitudes. Are there any for which I only pay lip service? If so, determine how to interiorize them and then, do so.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 7.14-23
Lectio: Mk 7.1-13
Meditatio: “He [Jesus] responded, ‘Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, as it is written, “ This people honors me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me.” Mk 7. 6
Oratio: "O God, You gave us everything but sadly we do not respond to You with the same generous spirit.
I remember Jesus told the scribes and pharisees that they only honor God with their lips but no with their hearts.
Grant that I may always give You praise and worship and honor from my heart.
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: Reflect on how I keep God’s commandments and Beatitudes. Are there any for which I only pay lip service? If so, determine how to interiorize them and then, do so.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 7.14-23
Sunday, February 6, 2011
2/06/11
Lectio: Mk 6.53-56
Meditatio: “Whatever villages or towns or countryside he [Jesus] entered, they laid their sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch only the tassel of his cloak; and as many as touched it were healed.” Mk 6. 56
Oratio: "O God, You love us even though we are so fickle at times.
I remember when Jesus healed the man possessed by demons ( Legion) and sent the demons into the swineherd, the people of Gennesaret begged Jesus to leave them. When Jesus next returned, they brought their sick to him and begged to touch the tassel of His cloak so that they might be healed. What a difference time makes!
Grant that I may always be steadfast in my faith.
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: Reflect on the times Jesus did not answer my prayers the way I thought He should or when I thought He should. How did I respond? How should I have responded? Resolve to let God be God in all things even those things that are near and dear to me.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 7.1-13
Lectio: Mk 6.53-56
Meditatio: “Whatever villages or towns or countryside he [Jesus] entered, they laid their sick in the marketplaces and begged him that they might touch only the tassel of his cloak; and as many as touched it were healed.” Mk 6. 56
Oratio: "O God, You love us even though we are so fickle at times.
I remember when Jesus healed the man possessed by demons ( Legion) and sent the demons into the swineherd, the people of Gennesaret begged Jesus to leave them. When Jesus next returned, they brought their sick to him and begged to touch the tassel of His cloak so that they might be healed. What a difference time makes!
Grant that I may always be steadfast in my faith.
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: Reflect on the times Jesus did not answer my prayers the way I thought He should or when I thought He should. How did I respond? How should I have responded? Resolve to let God be God in all things even those things that are near and dear to me.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 7.1-13
Saturday, February 5, 2011
2/05/11
Lectio: Mt 5.13-16
Meditatio: “Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” Mk 5. 16
Oratio: "O God, You give so much to us and especially the gift of faith; but these gifts are not to be hoarded.
I remember Jesus told his disciples that they are the light to the world and they are to do good so that others will come to know You and give You glory.
Grant that I may use the gifts I have received from You first, for You, second, for others and third, for self.
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: Reflect on the many gifts I have received. Have I used them well so that others are attracted to God? Have I made myself the primary beneficiary of any of the gifts received? Which ones? Resolve to begin to use those gifts for the greater honor and glory of God and for the good of others for that is what Jesus, my brother, desires.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 6.53-56
Lectio: Mt 5.13-16
Meditatio: “Just so, your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” Mk 5. 16
Oratio: "O God, You give so much to us and especially the gift of faith; but these gifts are not to be hoarded.
I remember Jesus told his disciples that they are the light to the world and they are to do good so that others will come to know You and give You glory.
Grant that I may use the gifts I have received from You first, for You, second, for others and third, for self.
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: Reflect on the many gifts I have received. Have I used them well so that others are attracted to God? Have I made myself the primary beneficiary of any of the gifts received? Which ones? Resolve to begin to use those gifts for the greater honor and glory of God and for the good of others for that is what Jesus, my brother, desires.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 6.53-56
Friday, February 4, 2011
2/04/11
Lectio: Mk 6.30-34
Meditatio: “so they went off in the boat by themselves to a deserted place.” Mk 6.32
Oratio: "O God, You know that a quiet place is needed by us from time to time for prayer, reflection and for quality rest.
I remember after Jesus’ disciples returned from their first missionary journey, He took them to a quiet place to rest awhile. Sadly, the crowd did not respect their need and Jesus stood in the breach and ministered to the crowd.
Grant that I may always see the value of quiet time for both my physical and spiritual health.
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: Reflect on the meaning of “quiet time.” Do I provide enough of it daily for myself? How much is enough? I believe “enough” is when I am able to spend quality time with people as well as with God.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 5.13-16
Lectio: Mk 6.30-34
Meditatio: “so they went off in the boat by themselves to a deserted place.” Mk 6.32
Oratio: "O God, You know that a quiet place is needed by us from time to time for prayer, reflection and for quality rest.
I remember after Jesus’ disciples returned from their first missionary journey, He took them to a quiet place to rest awhile. Sadly, the crowd did not respect their need and Jesus stood in the breach and ministered to the crowd.
Grant that I may always see the value of quiet time for both my physical and spiritual health.
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: Reflect on the meaning of “quiet time.” Do I provide enough of it daily for myself? How much is enough? I believe “enough” is when I am able to spend quality time with people as well as with God.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 5.13-16
Thursday, February 3, 2011
2/02/11
Lectio: Mk 6.7-13
Meditatio: “They went off and preached repentance.” Mk 6.12
Oratio: "O God, Your requirement for our salvation is simple - repent.
I remember when Jesus sent forth his disciples, he instructed them to preach ‘repentance.’
Grant that I may always turn back to You with all my heart when I have sinned, for that is the essence of repentance.
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: Reflect on the state of my heart. Have I given it all to the Lord or am I holding something back? It the latter, ask for the grace to purge myself of this disservice so that I can love God with all my heart.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 6.14-29
2/03/11
Lectio: Mk 6.14-29
Meditatio: “The king [Herod] 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, our ways often only partially emulate Your ways to our detriment.
I remember Herod had John beheaded because ‘he did not wish to break his word’ to Herodias’ daughter - how laudable to keep one’s word, but how tragic the result.
Grant that I may always keep my word when both the means and the end are good for that is Your way.
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: Reflect on the maxim, “My word is my bond.” How do I apply it? Do I make it an absolute? Learn from the actions of Herod and willingly suffer embarrassment or misunderstanding if keeping my word would unjustly harm others.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 6.30-34
Lectio: Mk 6.7-13
Meditatio: “They went off and preached repentance.” Mk 6.12
Oratio: "O God, Your requirement for our salvation is simple - repent.
I remember when Jesus sent forth his disciples, he instructed them to preach ‘repentance.’
Grant that I may always turn back to You with all my heart when I have sinned, for that is the essence of repentance.
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: Reflect on the state of my heart. Have I given it all to the Lord or am I holding something back? It the latter, ask for the grace to purge myself of this disservice so that I can love God with all my heart.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 6.14-29
2/03/11
Lectio: Mk 6.14-29
Meditatio: “The king [Herod] 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, our ways often only partially emulate Your ways to our detriment.
I remember Herod had John beheaded because ‘he did not wish to break his word’ to Herodias’ daughter - how laudable to keep one’s word, but how tragic the result.
Grant that I may always keep my word when both the means and the end are good for that is Your way.
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: Reflect on the maxim, “My word is my bond.” How do I apply it? Do I make it an absolute? Learn from the actions of Herod and willingly suffer embarrassment or misunderstanding if keeping my word would unjustly harm others.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 6.30-34
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
2/01/11
Lectio: Lk. 2.22-40
Meditatio: “And coming forward at that very time, she [Anna] gave thanks to God and spoke of that about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.” Lk 2.38
Oratio: "O God, the poor and the elderly are very precious to You.
I remember You granted to elderly people, Simeon and Anna, the privilege of recognizing Your Son as the Savior when He was brought into the Temple as an infant - What a privilege for them!
Grant that I may always respect the elderly people that are around me knowing they have experienced God and can point to God in our midst.
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: Identify and reflect on an elderly person that I know. In what ways has that person and does that person point out God to God and then give thanks to God for that person who has graced my life.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 6.7-13
Lectio: Lk. 2.22-40
Meditatio: “And coming forward at that very time, she [Anna] gave thanks to God and spoke of that about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.” Lk 2.38
Oratio: "O God, the poor and the elderly are very precious to You.
I remember You granted to elderly people, Simeon and Anna, the privilege of recognizing Your Son as the Savior when He was brought into the Temple as an infant - What a privilege for them!
Grant that I may always respect the elderly people that are around me knowing they have experienced God and can point to God in our midst.
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: Identify and reflect on an elderly person that I know. In what ways has that person and does that person point out God to God and then give thanks to God for that person who has graced my life.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 6.7-13
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