9/30/11

Lectio: Lk 10.17-24

“Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice because your names are written in heaven.” Lk 10.20

“O God, You created all of us different in all our strengths and weaknesses but You have made us all equal in the most complete way - You have made us Your children.

I remember Jesus told His followers to rejoice not because of the their works and powers but because their names are written in heaven.

Grant that I may rejoice exceedingly because You, who are all-merciful, have written the names of Your children in heaven.

I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.

Operatio: Reflect on “rejoice” - Jesus wants all to be happy; true and lasting joy is only possible in heaven; all of us are invited to heaven; all we have to do is to live a life of selfless love and we will find that at the end of our life, heaven is our lasting and joy-filled home. In
prayer thank God for being so generous, kind and merciful towards all of us.

Tomorrow’s readings: Mt 21.33-43