7.01.12 Lectio: Amos 2.6-10, 13-16 Meditatio: "Thus says the Lord: For three crimes of Israel and for four, I will not revoke my word: Because they sell the just man for silver and the poor man for a pair of sandals.” Amos 2.6 Oratio: O God, You are so merciful and kind to us despite our depravity. I remember Your prophet Amos declared You would not revoke Your word to the chosen people despite the disdain they held the poor among them considering worth no more than a pair of sandals. Grant that I may strive to follow the way of the Lord and not presume on Your kindness but rely on Your mercy. 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 "pair of sandals;” basic footwear, inexpensive; in prayer ask for the grace to see in the poor Christ and always treat them with the greatest respect and kindness. Tomorrow’s reading: Eph 2.19-22