4/21/10

Lectio - Jn 6.44-51

Meditatio: “This is the bread that comes down from heaven so that one may eat and not die.” Jn 6.50

Oratio: "O God, you desire life for us.

I remember Your Son declared that He is he bread of life and one who eats this bread and believes will never die - how wonderful!

Grant me the gift of faith and the grace to partake of the bread of life worthily and frequently.

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 receive the Eucharist with awareness that it is the Bread of Life.
Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 6.52-59

4/22/10

Lectio - Jn 6.52-59

Meditatio: “Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day.”Jn 6.54

Oratio: "O God, you most graciously provide us with eternal life in this life.

I remember Jesus proclaimed at Capernaum that anyone who partakes of the Eucharist has eternal life. How little is required of us for such a great gift!

Grant that I may receive the Eucharist with belief in Your Son and live this life as a faithful child of Yours.

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, when I receive the Eucharist, I will reflect on one of the great gifts that I am also given - eternal life.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 6.60-69