12/13/10

Lectio: Mt 21.28 -32

Meditatio: “When John came to you (religious leaders) in the way of righteousness, you did not believe him; but tax collectors and prostitutes did. Yet even when you saw that, you did not change your minds and believe in him.” Mt 21.32

Oratio: "O God, You gave us a way to test those who claim to speak for You - by the fruits that result from listening to them.

I remember John the Baptist call to reform received a positive response from tax collectors and prostitutes - the worst of sinners in the public’s mind in those times; yet the religious leaders whose roles were to lead people to You did not respond in the face of the obvious - how sad for them.

Grant that I may always recognize the prophets in my midst

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 who are the prophets that are helping to shape me in God’s ways. Rejoice and be thankful for them.

Tomorrow’s reading - Lk 7.18b-23