4/14/10

Lectio - Jn 3.31-36

Meditatio: “Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever disobeys the Son will not have life, but the wrath of God remains upon him.” Jn 3.36

Oratio: "O God, you want us to live with you forever!

I remember Jesus said that whoever believes in him and obeys him will have eternal life - how clear you have revealed the way to be with you for all eternity.

Grant that I may put my belief in Jesus into action by living in accord 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: Today, I will do a kind act for a stranger or for someone who is disagreeable.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 6.1-15

4/15/10

Lectio - Jn 6.1-15

Meditatio: “When the people saw the sign he had done, they said, ‘This is truly the Prophet, the one who is to come into the world’.” Jn 6.14

Oratio: "O God, you know how hard it is for us to believe - so you give us incontrovertible signs.

I remember Jesus gave us such a sign when he fed 5000 by simply giving thanks and distributing 5 loaves and 2 fish.

Grant that when I have doubts of faith, that I may recall the many great signs that You have given us and especially the Eucharist so that I can let go of my doubts.

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 read and reflect on one of the many Eucharistic miracles that show Jesus is really present.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 6.1-15