10/23/11

Lectio: Lk 13.10-17

“This daughter of Abraham, whom Satan has bound for eighteen years; ought she not to have been set free on the Sabbath from this bondage?” Lk13. 16

“O God, You abhor interpretations of Your commands that preclude love as a response to a sad or dire human condition.

I remember Your Son cured a woman on the Sabbath who had suffered for eighteen years even though it was the then interpretation of Your law of keeping holy the Sabbath as work.

Grant that in all cases of need to let “love” be my guide in making a right response.

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

Operatio: Reflect on “interpretation” - one’s considered judgment; the opinion of one learned in the subject; the Holy Spirit as the ultimate source of meaning. Pray to know what to do and seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance and always let “love” be the controlling principle as to what to do.

Tomorrow’s readings: Lk 13.18-21