4/12/10

Lectio - Jn 3.7b-15

Meditatio: “and just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert so must the Son of Man be lifted up.” Jn 3.14

Oratio: "O God, who would have thought that the cruelest of instruments of death would be the very instrument of eternal life!

I remember Jesus revealed this to Nicodemus when He said He must be lifted up like Moses lifted up the bronze serpent but with far greater impact - those bitten by the deadly serpents survived but they eventually died, while those who believe in the Son of Man lifted up will have eternal life.

Grant that I may always believe so that I my deepest longing will one day be satisfied.

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 spend some time before the crucifix and meditate on Christ crucified for me.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 3.16-21