12/09/11

Lectio: Mt 17.9a, 10-13

Meditatio: “but I tell you Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him but did to him whatever they pleased.” Mt 17.12a

Oratio: "O God, our pride so often gets in our way and prevents us from recognizing what is meant for our good.

I remember the Jews failed to recognize John the Baptist and more tragically failed to recognize Jesus as the Messiah.

Grant that I may always have a humble heart when it comes to matters of Your kingdom.

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 “recognize” - to know; to see but not see is its opposite; Pray for the eyes of faith so that I may recognize all which is meant for my salvation.

Tomorrow’s reading - Jn 1.6-8, 19-28