4/09/10

Lectio - Mk 16.9-15

Meditatio: “He said to them, ‘Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature,” Mk 16.15

Oratio: "O God, you use ordinary people to spread the gospel.

I remember Jesus, before he ascended, commanded ordinary and uneducated disciples to proclaim the gospel to every creature. They did and simply preached their personal encounter with Jesus.

Grant that I may attentively listen to the good news and then willingly share it with others.

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: In my prayers I will listen more than speak so the good news I have to share will be Jesus’.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Jn 20.19-31

4/08/10

Lectio - Jn 21.1-14

Meditatio: “Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in like manner the fish.” Jn 21.13

Oratio: "O God, you reveal much about yourself in simple ways.

I remember when Jesus cooked breakfast for the seven disciples on the beach of the Sea of Tiberias, He fed them by using the Eucharistic actions of taking what he had and giving it to them - how much like Your dealing with us.

Grant that I may imitate Your generosity and live up to Your expectations fo me as your child.

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: Today, I will strive to be generous in dealing with others.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Mk 16.9-15

4/05/10

Lectio - Jn 20.11-18

Meditatio: “Jesus said to her, ‘Mary!’ She turned and said to him in Hebrew, ‘Rabbouni’ which means ‘Teacher’.” Jn 20.16

Oratio: "O God, you reveal yourself in many wonderful ways for our salvation.

I remember your resurrected Son revealed himself to Mary Magdalen by calling her by name; and she became the first apostle of the good news.

Grant that I may always recognize your Son in the breaking of the bread and be Eucharist for others.

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: Throughout this day I will be look for and listen to Jesus in my life.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Lk 24.13-35

4/04/10

Lectio - Mt 28.8-15

Meditatio: “telling them to say, ‘His disciples came by night and stole him while wewere asleep’.” Mt. 28.13

Oratio: "O God, how devious the human heart.

I remember the chief priests and elders, to protect their interests, had the good news of the resurrection portrayed as simpy a case of a stolen body - how sad for their people who longed for the coming of the Messiah.

Grant that I may have a heart that is without guile so others can rely on me.
I ask this of You, who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.”

Contemplatio: To strive to always ‘Yes” when I mean “Yes” and say “No” when I mean “No.”

Happy Easter, Everyone! This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad!

Operatio: Throughout this day I will be mindful of the Holy Spirit and ask Him to enlighten me.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Mt 28.8-15

4/03/10

Lectio - Jn 20.1-9

Meditatio: “for they did not yet understand the scripture that he had to rise from the dead.” Jn 20.9

Oratio: "O God, we are so slow to understand your ways.

I remember that first Easter morning Peter saw the empty tomb and the burial cloths; and he had been present at Jesus’ Transfiguration and was told to keep it a secret until your Son rose from the dead, yet he did not understand that Easter morning that your Son rose.

Grant that I my mind may be enlightened by Your Spirit so that I will know what you want of me and then the grace to do it.

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: Throughout this day I will be mindful of the Holy Spirit and ask Him to enlighten me.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Mt 28.8-15

4/02/10

Lectio -Lk 24.1-12

Meditatio: “but their story seemed like nonsense and they did not believe them.” Lk 24.11

Oratio: "O God, why are we so slow to believe?

I remember the disciples did not believe the women’s story of their encounter with the 2 angels at the empty tomb and what would become the tenet of our faith, ‘He h as been raised.’

Grant that I may have an open heart and mind and readily believe in the good news of Jesus Christ.

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: Today, I will strive to reflect in my actions my belief in Jesus.

Tomorrow’s selection is from Lk 24.13-35

Lectio -Jn 18.1-19.42

Meditatio: “Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary, the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.” Jn 19.25

Oratio: "O God, the weak in our eyes are often the strong in your eyes.

I remember it was three women who stood by your Son’s cross -‘his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary, the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.’ Women in those days were considered so weak and unreliable that their testimony was not accepted in court - but they were the one’s who had the courage and strength to stand by your Son in the hour of his greatest need.

Grant that I may not judge others by worldly standards but by yours and hold all in great esteem for all are made in Your image.

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: Today, I will treat all I meet with respect - strangers as well as friends.

Note: Tomorrow’s selection is from Lk 24.1-12