4.03.15

 Lectio: Mk 16.1-7                                                                       

 Meditatio: “When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, May, the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they may anoint him. “ Mk 16.1 d

Oratio: O God, how You comfort the afflicted!

 I remember that first Holy Saturday that the three women went to the tomb to properly prepare Jesus’ body for burial despite their grief; and they were greatly rewarded with the good news that Jesus had been raised - what wonderful news they received! Pray that in times of grief that the consoling news  and the very good news that life is not ended but goes on with God for ever may be kept in mind and if not, share this very, very good news with those who are mourning for in it is the only source of true consolation

 I ask this and all things in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You
 and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

 Contemplatio: spend some time in silence and meditate on the selected passage and hear what God is saying.

Operatio: reflect, "Sabbath...Mary...Mary,..Salome...anoint him”; Jesus was buried in haste; and the three women disciple noted this and at the earliest possible time went with spices to properly prepare Hi body in accord with local customs. Seek the grace to reach out to those who are grieving and do what you can to help them in their grief. Your presence is the most important things you can do and your belief in the resurrection is  most important for you and for them.

 Tomorrow's reading: Jn 20.1-9