3/04/11

Lectio: Mk 11.27-33

Meditatio: “So they [the priests, scribes and the elders] said to Jesus in reply, ‘We do not know.’ Then Jesus said to them, ‘Neither shall I tell you by what authority I do these things’.” Mk 11. 33

Oratio: "O God, You want us to honest and forthright - and what consequences we suffer when we are not.
I remember when the religious leaders were asked by Jesus by what authority John baptized, they copped a plea and said that did not know. Jesus then told them He would not tell them by what authority He did his things - and the religious leaders because of their dishonesty missed out on being enlightened of the Messiah, the very purpose of their ministry.

Grant that I may always remember the proverb, ‘Honesty is the best policy’ and live by it.
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 relationships with others - Am I honest in my dealings or am I devious? If the latter, in what circumstances? Resolve to be ever mindful of this tendency and resolve and pray each day to act by being forthright in those circumstances.

Tomorrow’s reading - Mt 7.21-27