10/10/11

Lectio: Lk 11.37-41

“But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will clean for you.” Lk 11.41

“O God, external expressions of piety are pleasing to You but what we are in our hearts is more important.

I remember Jesus told the Pharisees with whom He was dining and who were upset because He did not do the prescribed ritual of washing His hands before the meal, that ‘what is within, is what counts.’

Grant that I may do all things out of love so as to please You.

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

Operatio: Reflect on “alms”- gifts for the poor; generosity of the giver; most precious if the giver is moved by love to make the gift;. Pray for a loving heart for the ‘whole law is summed up in love.’ Rm 13.10

Tomorrow’s readings: Lk 11.42-46