11/30/10
Lectio: Mt 15.29-37
Meditatio: “The crowds were amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the deformed made whole, the lame walking, and the blind able to see, and they glorified the God of Israel.” Mt 15.31
Oratio: "O God, You know that on our own we would never believe in You so you lead us to faith by Your power.
I remember when a large crowd with many physical problems including being deaf, dumb and the blind, He cured them all; and then they glorified, You, the God of Israel.
Grant that my faith may continue to be strengthen by Your power.
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 what undergirds my faith. How has God shown His power to me? Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of Guadalupe certainly come to mind and I rejoice in these examples of His power which shines forth through them.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 7.21, 24-27
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
11/29/10
Lectio: Mt 4.8-22
Meditatio: “At once they left their nets and followed him." Mt 4.20
Oratio: "O God, You expect and deserve our immediate response to any wish of Yours.
I remember that is how Peter and Andrew responded to Jesus’ invitation to follow him.
Grant that when I discern Your request that I may with alacrity do 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 how attentive I am to what God wants of me. Am I prompt in my response or do I let my aversions to certain things or certain people hold me back? If the latter pray for the grace to overcome those aversions.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 15.29-37
Lectio: Mt 4.8-22
Meditatio: “At once they left their nets and followed him." Mt 4.20
Oratio: "O God, You expect and deserve our immediate response to any wish of Yours.
I remember that is how Peter and Andrew responded to Jesus’ invitation to follow him.
Grant that when I discern Your request that I may with alacrity do 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 how attentive I am to what God wants of me. Am I prompt in my response or do I let my aversions to certain things or certain people hold me back? If the latter pray for the grace to overcome those aversions.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 15.29-37
Sunday, November 28, 2010
11/28/10
Mt 8. 5-11
Meditatio: “The centurion said in reply, ‘Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, only say the word and my servant will be healed’.” Mt 8.8
Oratio: "O God, Your word is all-powerful and You exercise it on our behalf as pure gift. .
I remember Jesus spoke and the centurion’s servant was healed at a distance because the servant had faith.
Grant that I may be ever mindful of the benevolence of God and see Him as a loving Father.
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 faith. Is it as strong as the centurion? If not, meditate on the image of God as a loving Father and allow that image to energize my faith.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 4.18-22
Mt 8. 5-11
Meditatio: “The centurion said in reply, ‘Lord, I am not worthy to have you come under my roof, only say the word and my servant will be healed’.” Mt 8.8
Oratio: "O God, Your word is all-powerful and You exercise it on our behalf as pure gift. .
I remember Jesus spoke and the centurion’s servant was healed at a distance because the servant had faith.
Grant that I may be ever mindful of the benevolence of God and see Him as a loving Father.
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 faith. Is it as strong as the centurion? If not, meditate on the image of God as a loving Father and allow that image to energize my faith.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 4.18-22
Saturday, November 27, 2010
11/27/10
Mt 24.37-44
Meditatio: “So, too, you must be prepared for an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.” Mt 24.44
Oratio: "O God, You know we are easily distracted from our ultimate goal and tend to procrastinate.
I remember Jesus made it clear that we cannot be that way if we expect to come into Your kingdom because He emphasized vigilance and readiness so we would not miss the boat as many did at the time of the great flood when God came for them.
Grant that I may be always ready and vigilant to meet the Lord, whenever and wherever that may be.
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 state of readiness to meet the Lord. Resolve to live a life nourished by the Eucharist and reinforced by prayer, almsgiving and fasting for that is the best way to maintain vigilance and readiness..
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 8.5-11
Mt 24.37-44
Meditatio: “So, too, you must be prepared for an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.” Mt 24.44
Oratio: "O God, You know we are easily distracted from our ultimate goal and tend to procrastinate.
I remember Jesus made it clear that we cannot be that way if we expect to come into Your kingdom because He emphasized vigilance and readiness so we would not miss the boat as many did at the time of the great flood when God came for them.
Grant that I may be always ready and vigilant to meet the Lord, whenever and wherever that may be.
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 state of readiness to meet the Lord. Resolve to live a life nourished by the Eucharist and reinforced by prayer, almsgiving and fasting for that is the best way to maintain vigilance and readiness..
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 8.5-11
Friday, November 26, 2010
11/26/10
Lk 21.34-36
Meditatio: “Beware that your hearts to not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life and that day catch you by surprise.” Lk 21.34
Oratio: "O God, You k now how easily we are distracted and lose sight of the important things in life.
I remember Jesus urged His disciples to be vigilant about the coming of the end of time less it comes upon them like a trap and they will not be ready to stand with Him.
Grant that I may be always alert to Your commands and not allow anxieties of daily life distract me from You.
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 end of time. Do I keep it in my consciousness? If not, resolve to make it a practice to daily be aware of it and let that awareness spur me on to being ready each day to meet Jesus whenever that may be.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 24.37-44
Lk 21.34-36
Meditatio: “Beware that your hearts to not become drowsy from carousing and drunkenness and the anxieties of daily life and that day catch you by surprise.” Lk 21.34
Oratio: "O God, You k now how easily we are distracted and lose sight of the important things in life.
I remember Jesus urged His disciples to be vigilant about the coming of the end of time less it comes upon them like a trap and they will not be ready to stand with Him.
Grant that I may be always alert to Your commands and not allow anxieties of daily life distract me from You.
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 end of time. Do I keep it in my consciousness? If not, resolve to make it a practice to daily be aware of it and let that awareness spur me on to being ready each day to meet Jesus whenever that may be.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 24.37-44
Thursday, November 25, 2010
11/25/10
Lk 21.29-33
Meditatio: “When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know summer is near.” Lk 21.30
Oratio: "O God, You give us the ability to know and to think for ourselves about the end times and the second coming of Jesus.
I remember Jesus used the metaphor of the buds of the fig tree bursting open and its obvious meaning to stress that his disciples will be able to recognize from the signs of the times that His second coming is at hand.
Grant that I may live each day as it were my last so that I will be ready to meet the Lord when He comes at the end of time or at the end of my life time.
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 - Am I at this very moment ready to meet the Lord? If not, take immediate steps to be ready and with a humble and contrite heart ask the Lord for his forgiveness and his mercy knowing in faith He will readily grant it for He is full of gentleness and compassion.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 21. 34-36
P.S. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
Lk 21.29-33
Meditatio: “When their buds burst open, you see for yourselves and know summer is near.” Lk 21.30
Oratio: "O God, You give us the ability to know and to think for ourselves about the end times and the second coming of Jesus.
I remember Jesus used the metaphor of the buds of the fig tree bursting open and its obvious meaning to stress that his disciples will be able to recognize from the signs of the times that His second coming is at hand.
Grant that I may live each day as it were my last so that I will be ready to meet the Lord when He comes at the end of time or at the end of my life time.
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 - Am I at this very moment ready to meet the Lord? If not, take immediate steps to be ready and with a humble and contrite heart ask the Lord for his forgiveness and his mercy knowing in faith He will readily grant it for He is full of gentleness and compassion.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 21. 34-36
P.S. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
11/24/10
Lk 17.1-9
Meditatio: “Has none but a foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” Lk 17.18
Oratio: "O God, all that we have, all that we are, we owe to you - but are we grateful?
I remember Jesus cured ten lepers but only one returned to give Him thanks.
Grant that I may be like the Samaritan leper and always give thanks for smy blessings.
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 - Am I like the nine lepers who were healed and took my blessings for granted? Resolve to make it a practice at the end of each day to thank God for the day, its challenges, its joys, its gift, His love and His presence.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 21. 29-33
Lk 17.1-9
Meditatio: “Has none but a foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” Lk 17.18
Oratio: "O God, all that we have, all that we are, we owe to you - but are we grateful?
I remember Jesus cured ten lepers but only one returned to give Him thanks.
Grant that I may be like the Samaritan leper and always give thanks for smy blessings.
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 - Am I like the nine lepers who were healed and took my blessings for granted? Resolve to make it a practice at the end of each day to thank God for the day, its challenges, its joys, its gift, His love and His presence.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 21. 29-33
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