10/20/11

Lectio: Lk 12.54-59

“You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearances of the earth and sky; why do you not know how to interpret the present times?” Lk 12.56

“O God, You have given us an intellect so we can know - but we often do not use it.

I remember Jesus was upset with the crowds who were following Him for not interpreting what He was doing -curing the sick, raising some from the dead, preaching with authority–
that He was the promised Messiah!


Grant that I may use the gift of my intellect to know You and in turn to love You for being so gracious.

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

Operatio: Reflect on “signs of Jesus” - historical miracles; resurrection; His appearances to some down through the ages; His presence in the sacraments; His Eucharistic presence on our altars and His Eucharistic miracles . In prayer thank God for the gift of my intellect but most especially for the gift of His Son whom You sent to save us.

Tomorrow’s readings: Lk 13.1-9