10/31/10
Lk Mt 5. 1-12a
Meditatio: “Blessed are the clean of heart for they shall see God.” Mt 5.8
Oratio: "O God, how gracious You are that You give us the opportunity to see You!
I remember Jesus in the Beatitudes which He gave at the beginning of His sermon on the mount declared that ‘the clean of heart ...shall see God.’
Grant that with Your grace I may keep my heart pure by living as Your child which I became at Baptism
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 my life - Is there any habits or actions that are contrary to my dignity as God’s child. If so, purge it and replace it with a virtue that is opposite it.
Tomorrow’s reading - Jn 6.37-40
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
10/30/10
Lk 19.1-10
Meditatio: “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.” Lk 19.10
Oratio: "O God, You are so merciful!
I remember Jesus made it clear in his encounter with Zaccheaus , a tax collector and public sinner, that He had come to save all.
Grant that I may be optimistic but not presumptuous as to a successful end of my life’s journey.
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 grateful I am that Jesus came to save all? Do I reflect God’s mercy to me by extending it to those whose lives I touch? Do I show it by helping the poor and by defrauding no one?
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 5.1-12a
Lk 19.1-10
Meditatio: “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save what was lost.” Lk 19.10
Oratio: "O God, You are so merciful!
I remember Jesus made it clear in his encounter with Zaccheaus , a tax collector and public sinner, that He had come to save all.
Grant that I may be optimistic but not presumptuous as to a successful end of my life’s journey.
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 grateful I am that Jesus came to save all? Do I reflect God’s mercy to me by extending it to those whose lives I touch? Do I show it by helping the poor and by defrauding no one?
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 5.1-12a
Friday, October 29, 2010
10/29/10
Lk 14.1, 7-11
Meditatio: “For everyone who exalts himself, will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself, will be exalted.” Lk 14.11
Oratio: "O God, our recognition who we are is so important not only in our relationship with others but also with you.
I remember Jesus taught the practical importance of humility in the context of decorum at a wedding dinner with the punch line that importance is not something we assume, but what is in fact.
Grant that I may always have a humble heart for that will guarantee that my relationship with others and most importantly with You will be proper and right.
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 motives which drive me. Is inordinate pride a factor? If so, weed it out by practicing humility in such situations.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 19.1-10
Lk 14.1, 7-11
Meditatio: “For everyone who exalts himself, will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself, will be exalted.” Lk 14.11
Oratio: "O God, our recognition who we are is so important not only in our relationship with others but also with you.
I remember Jesus taught the practical importance of humility in the context of decorum at a wedding dinner with the punch line that importance is not something we assume, but what is in fact.
Grant that I may always have a humble heart for that will guarantee that my relationship with others and most importantly with You will be proper and right.
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 motives which drive me. Is inordinate pride a factor? If so, weed it out by practicing humility in such situations.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 19.1-10
Thursday, October 28, 2010
10/27/10
Lk 6. 12-16
Meditatio: “In those days he departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God.” Lk 6.12
Oratio: "O God, You want us to be in relationship with You.
I remember Your Son showed us how - He spent time in prayer before all important decisions or phase in His public ministry.
Grant that I may imitate Jesus and make prayer an important part of my daily life.
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: Examine my prayer life. Is it drawing me into an intimate relationship with God? If not, ask the Holy Spirit for a humble and contrite heart and God will not reject me but take delight in me.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 14. 1-6
10/28/10
Lk 14. 1-6
Meditatio: “The he said to them, ‘Who among you, if your son or an ox falls into a cistern, would not immediately pull him out on the sabbath day’?” Lk 14.5
Oratio: "O God, You propose wise laws, but man disposes of them by their implementation in ways which are not always Your intent.
I remember You proposed that we keep holy the sabbath day but man determined that you must not even heal on the sabbath as that is work. Gratefully, Your Son corrected this by h healing in full view of a leading Pharisee and his dinner guests a man suffering with the dropsy.
Grant that I may keep in the spirit of the law and not just the letter of the law as I try to apply them and live by them.
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 view the commandments and the laws of the church. Resolve to keep in mind that the needs of people take precedent over comply with the letter of the law.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 14.7-11
Lk 6. 12-16
Meditatio: “In those days he departed to the mountain to pray, and he spent the night in prayer to God.” Lk 6.12
Oratio: "O God, You want us to be in relationship with You.
I remember Your Son showed us how - He spent time in prayer before all important decisions or phase in His public ministry.
Grant that I may imitate Jesus and make prayer an important part of my daily life.
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: Examine my prayer life. Is it drawing me into an intimate relationship with God? If not, ask the Holy Spirit for a humble and contrite heart and God will not reject me but take delight in me.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 14. 1-6
10/28/10
Lk 14. 1-6
Meditatio: “The he said to them, ‘Who among you, if your son or an ox falls into a cistern, would not immediately pull him out on the sabbath day’?” Lk 14.5
Oratio: "O God, You propose wise laws, but man disposes of them by their implementation in ways which are not always Your intent.
I remember You proposed that we keep holy the sabbath day but man determined that you must not even heal on the sabbath as that is work. Gratefully, Your Son corrected this by h healing in full view of a leading Pharisee and his dinner guests a man suffering with the dropsy.
Grant that I may keep in the spirit of the law and not just the letter of the law as I try to apply them and live by them.
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 view the commandments and the laws of the church. Resolve to keep in mind that the needs of people take precedent over comply with the letter of the law.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 14.7-11
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
10/26/10
Lk 13. 22-30
Meditatio: “And people will come from the east and the west and from the north and the south and recline at the table in the kingdom of God.” Lk 13.29
Oratio: "O God, You want all to be saved and be with You forever.
I remember Jesus made this clear when He answered the question whether only a few would be saved. His response assures all that salvation was not limited to the chosen people of Israel where he taught and preached but to people from all the ends of the earth who accept His message.
Grant that I may be always grateful that Jesus’ good news is meant for me and my loved ones and all that is needed is to show our acceptance by living in accordance with the great law of love.
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 fact that Jesus’ invitation to be part of the kingdom of God extends to all and work on engendering a deep spirit of gratitude for it.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 6.12-16
Lk 13. 22-30
Meditatio: “And people will come from the east and the west and from the north and the south and recline at the table in the kingdom of God.” Lk 13.29
Oratio: "O God, You want all to be saved and be with You forever.
I remember Jesus made this clear when He answered the question whether only a few would be saved. His response assures all that salvation was not limited to the chosen people of Israel where he taught and preached but to people from all the ends of the earth who accept His message.
Grant that I may be always grateful that Jesus’ good news is meant for me and my loved ones and all that is needed is to show our acceptance by living in accordance with the great law of love.
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 fact that Jesus’ invitation to be part of the kingdom of God extends to all and work on engendering a deep spirit of gratitude for it.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 6.12-16
Monday, October 25, 2010
10/25/10
Lk 13. 18-21
Meditatio: “The he (Jesus) said to them, ‘What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it’?” Lk 13.18
Oratio: "O God, Your thoughts are not our thoughts.
I remember when Jesus posed the rhetorical question, ‘ What is the kingdom of like?’ He did not answer with an image of grandeur but rather He gave us the ‘mustard seed’ and the ‘yeast’ - two very small objects but which have great potential.
Grant that I may be like a tiny piece of yeast and leaven the world I touch with the power that is in me from hearing His words and receiving His sacraments.
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 whether I am allowing God’s power to work through me in my daily activities so that the kingdom of God may truly be present here on earth.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 13.22-30
Lk 13. 18-21
Meditatio: “The he (Jesus) said to them, ‘What is the kingdom of God like? To what can I compare it’?” Lk 13.18
Oratio: "O God, Your thoughts are not our thoughts.
I remember when Jesus posed the rhetorical question, ‘ What is the kingdom of like?’ He did not answer with an image of grandeur but rather He gave us the ‘mustard seed’ and the ‘yeast’ - two very small objects but which have great potential.
Grant that I may be like a tiny piece of yeast and leaven the world I touch with the power that is in me from hearing His words and receiving His sacraments.
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 whether I am allowing God’s power to work through me in my daily activities so that the kingdom of God may truly be present here on earth.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 13.22-30
Sunday, October 24, 2010
10/24/10
Lk 13. 10-17
Meditatio: “He laid his hands on her, and she at once stood up straight and glorified God.” Lk 13.13
Oratio: "O God, what compassion You have for struggling humanity.
I remember Jesus healed a woman who was unable to stand up straight for 18 years by laying His hands upon her with compassion.
Grant that I may realize the healing power of touch and use it to help those who are hurting.
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 power of touch and resolve in those situations where words are inadequate to extend the hand or give a hug so those who are hurting will experience the compassion they need from you.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 13.18-21
Lk 13. 10-17
Meditatio: “He laid his hands on her, and she at once stood up straight and glorified God.” Lk 13.13
Oratio: "O God, what compassion You have for struggling humanity.
I remember Jesus healed a woman who was unable to stand up straight for 18 years by laying His hands upon her with compassion.
Grant that I may realize the healing power of touch and use it to help those who are hurting.
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 power of touch and resolve in those situations where words are inadequate to extend the hand or give a hug so those who are hurting will experience the compassion they need from you.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 13.18-21
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