3/31/11
Lectio: Mk 12.28-34
Meditatio: “And to love him [God] with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and love your neighbor as yourself is worth more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices.” Mk 12.33
Oratio: "O God, You have made it so easy for us to know how to worship you.
I remember Jesus did not say that we had to keep hundreds of regulations but we simply had to love
You with our whole being and share that love with others for that is all You want from us.
Grant that I may love You always and then do with me what You 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: Reflect on God’s call to love - Are there any whom I exclude? If so, work at
including them knowing that since God loves me, I must share that love with those He also loves.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 18.9-14
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
3/30/11
Lectio: Lk 11.14-20
Meditatio: “But if it is by the finger of God that [I] drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.” Lk 11.20
Oratio: "O God, You are constantly at work in our world and Your works are obvious but we are often blind to Your work.
I remember large crowds saw Jesus work many miracles and yet the learned among them ascribed His work to the Prince of the demons - how obtuse they were.
Grant that I may not be blind to Your works by the secular atmosphere which surrounds me.
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 doubts that I have from time to time and resolve when they come, to walk in the light of faith and not allow myself to be blinded by the light of the world.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 12.28-34
Lectio: Lk 11.14-20
Meditatio: “But if it is by the finger of God that [I] drive out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.” Lk 11.20
Oratio: "O God, You are constantly at work in our world and Your works are obvious but we are often blind to Your work.
I remember large crowds saw Jesus work many miracles and yet the learned among them ascribed His work to the Prince of the demons - how obtuse they were.
Grant that I may not be blind to Your works by the secular atmosphere which surrounds me.
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 doubts that I have from time to time and resolve when they come, to walk in the light of faith and not allow myself to be blinded by the light of the world.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 12.28-34
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
3/29/11
Lectio: Mt 5.17-19
Meditatio: “Do not think I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish the law but to fulfill it.” Mt 5.17
Oratio: "O God, we make things complex but Your ways are not.
I remember by the time of Christ the Jewish religion had over 600 rules and regulations; but Jesus did not tell His followers not to abide by them; instead He gave them a simple way to comply. He told them to love God and love their neighbors for these two commandments sum up the whole of the law and the prophets.
Grant that I may always let love be my guide in my relationship as that is most pleasing to 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 how love frees me from a strait jacket of rules and enhances my relationship with God and others.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 11.14-23
Lectio: Mt 5.17-19
Meditatio: “Do not think I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish the law but to fulfill it.” Mt 5.17
Oratio: "O God, we make things complex but Your ways are not.
I remember by the time of Christ the Jewish religion had over 600 rules and regulations; but Jesus did not tell His followers not to abide by them; instead He gave them a simple way to comply. He told them to love God and love their neighbors for these two commandments sum up the whole of the law and the prophets.
Grant that I may always let love be my guide in my relationship as that is most pleasing to 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 how love frees me from a strait jacket of rules and enhances my relationship with God and others.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 11.14-23
Monday, March 28, 2011
3/28/11
Lectio: Mt 18.21-35
Meditatio: “Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had on you?”
Mt 18.33
Oratio: "O God, Your mercy is without end - but there is one condition to accessing it.
I remember Jesus told a parable about forgiveness and the bottom line was Your mercyt must be shared otherwise it will be withdrawn.
Grant that I may respond to Christ’s warning to be merciful for therein lies my dignity.
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 two components of love - nourishing and forgiving. Resolve to love both ways otherwise I will not be true to who I am - God’s child.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 5.17-19
Lectio: Mt 18.21-35
Meditatio: “Should you not have had pity on your fellow servant, as I had on you?”
Mt 18.33
Oratio: "O God, Your mercy is without end - but there is one condition to accessing it.
I remember Jesus told a parable about forgiveness and the bottom line was Your mercyt must be shared otherwise it will be withdrawn.
Grant that I may respond to Christ’s warning to be merciful for therein lies my dignity.
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 two components of love - nourishing and forgiving. Resolve to love both ways otherwise I will not be true to who I am - God’s child.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 5.17-19
Saturday, March 19, 2011
3/19/11
Lectio: Mt 17.1-9
Meditatio: “And he [Jesus] was transfigured before them, his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.” Mt 17.2
Oratio: "O God, You show us divine signs when we really need them.
I remember Jesus granted Peter, James and John a vision of His glory with Moses and Elijah as a sign of His divinity for them.
Grant that I may always see Your divine sign whenever I see the Eucharist exposed for It is truly Christ and the gold rays are like the sun and the consecrated host is like translucent light when it is on display - Your transfiguration for us.
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 Jesus exposed on the altar in the monstrance. See in it Christ’ presence and his transfiguration for us and rejoice that He has drawn near and has so privileged us.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 6.36-38
P.S. I will be away visiting my grandson, his wife and my great grandson in Sweden next week. I will resume this emailing when I return on the 29th. I will remember all of you in my daily masses.
Lectio: Mt 17.1-9
Meditatio: “And he [Jesus] was transfigured before them, his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light.” Mt 17.2
Oratio: "O God, You show us divine signs when we really need them.
I remember Jesus granted Peter, James and John a vision of His glory with Moses and Elijah as a sign of His divinity for them.
Grant that I may always see Your divine sign whenever I see the Eucharist exposed for It is truly Christ and the gold rays are like the sun and the consecrated host is like translucent light when it is on display - Your transfiguration for us.
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 Jesus exposed on the altar in the monstrance. See in it Christ’ presence and his transfiguration for us and rejoice that He has drawn near and has so privileged us.
Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 6.36-38
P.S. I will be away visiting my grandson, his wife and my great grandson in Sweden next week. I will resume this emailing when I return on the 29th. I will remember all of you in my daily masses.
Friday, March 18, 2011
3/18/11
Lectio: Mt 1.16, 18-21, 24a
Meditatio: “When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him.”
Mt 1.24a
Oratio: "O God, Your ways are mysterious - but you reveal them to us when it is for our good.
I remember Mary conceived Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit and You revealed this through an angel to Joseph, her husband, so as protect Mary and the child and to give us a savior who would be of the house of David.
Grant that I may be always open to Your ways even though I do not understand them knowing You revealed them for my good or for the good of others.
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 mystery of the Incarnation - Do I believe the narrative? Do I rejoice in it? Resolve to do so for by Jesus becoming one of us, we were enabled to become gods.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 17.1-9
Lectio: Mt 1.16, 18-21, 24a
Meditatio: “When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him.”
Mt 1.24a
Oratio: "O God, Your ways are mysterious - but you reveal them to us when it is for our good.
I remember Mary conceived Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit and You revealed this through an angel to Joseph, her husband, so as protect Mary and the child and to give us a savior who would be of the house of David.
Grant that I may be always open to Your ways even though I do not understand them knowing You revealed them for my good or for the good of others.
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 mystery of the Incarnation - Do I believe the narrative? Do I rejoice in it? Resolve to do so for by Jesus becoming one of us, we were enabled to become gods.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 17.1-9
Thursday, March 17, 2011
3/17/11
Lectio: Mt 5.2-26
Meditatio: “leave your gift at the altar and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” Mt 5.24
Oratio: "O God, You gave us emotions for our protection and enjoyment but like any gift they are to used rightly.
I remember Jesus condemned growing angry with another and commanded them to reconcile before offering worship to You.
Grant that I may practice forbearance when others hurt me for the sake of a higher good of peace, justice or 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 my emotions. Do I see that they are good? Do I realize that they can also lead me astray as they are only feelings and not choices? Reflect on the capital sins - pride, avarice, envy, anger, gluttony, lust and sloth. See how one’s emotions are involved and determine what virtue would help you to deal with these tendencies.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 1.16, 18-21,24a
Lectio: Mt 5.2-26
Meditatio: “leave your gift at the altar and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift.” Mt 5.24
Oratio: "O God, You gave us emotions for our protection and enjoyment but like any gift they are to used rightly.
I remember Jesus condemned growing angry with another and commanded them to reconcile before offering worship to You.
Grant that I may practice forbearance when others hurt me for the sake of a higher good of peace, justice or 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 my emotions. Do I see that they are good? Do I realize that they can also lead me astray as they are only feelings and not choices? Reflect on the capital sins - pride, avarice, envy, anger, gluttony, lust and sloth. See how one’s emotions are involved and determine what virtue would help you to deal with these tendencies.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 1.16, 18-21,24a
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