6.07.11
Lectio: Jn 17.11b-19
"And I consecrate myself for them, so that they also may be consecrated in truth.” Jn 17.19
"O God, You are the source of truth and You know that the truth will set us free.
I remember Jesus consecrated Himself in truth so that we may also be dedicated to truth.
Grant that I may imitate the dedication of Your Son for truth who died rather than deny it.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.
Operatio: Reflect on truth - Why is the knowing of the truth so important? Do I realize that at my baptism I was anointed with chrism and thereby dedicated to a life like Your Son lived and thus I, too, have been consecrated in truth and I, too, must live it.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 17.20-26
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Monday, June 6, 2011
1.06.11
Lectio: Jn 17.1-11a
"I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work that you gave me to do.” Jn 17.4
"O God, to You we are to give glory - but how?
I remember Jesus said He did it by accomplishing the work You gave to Him.
Grant that I, too, may accomplish the work You gave to me so that I, too, may give You the glory You to which You are entitled as my God.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.
Operatio: Reflect on the work God gave me to do - It flows from my state in life - a priest, a father, a grand and great grandfather, a sibling, a friend. Resolve to address those areas in my life that I have not done what my state in life dictates should be done.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 17.11b–19
Lectio: Jn 17.1-11a
"I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work that you gave me to do.” Jn 17.4
"O God, to You we are to give glory - but how?
I remember Jesus said He did it by accomplishing the work You gave to Him.
Grant that I, too, may accomplish the work You gave to me so that I, too, may give You the glory You to which You are entitled as my God.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.
Operatio: Reflect on the work God gave me to do - It flows from my state in life - a priest, a father, a grand and great grandfather, a sibling, a friend. Resolve to address those areas in my life that I have not done what my state in life dictates should be done.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 17.11b–19
Sunday, June 5, 2011
1.05.11
Lectio: Jn 16.29-33
"I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” Jn 16.33
"O God, You know we are anxious about many things - but that is not Your will for us.
I remember Jesus declared to His disciples that they would have trouble after He died but to have courage for He is the source of peace for them.
Grant that when I am anxious and worried, to turn them over to Lord with trust and I can then let go of them.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.
Operatio: Reflect on what causes me to worry or to be anxious - Isn’t at the heart of it my desire to be in control? Resolve to let God be God and remember He is in charge and I can trust in Him to do what is best for me and for those for whom I am concerned.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 17.1-11a
Lectio: Jn 16.29-33
"I have told you this so that you might have peace in me. In the world you will have trouble, but take courage, I have conquered the world.” Jn 16.33
"O God, You know we are anxious about many things - but that is not Your will for us.
I remember Jesus declared to His disciples that they would have trouble after He died but to have courage for He is the source of peace for them.
Grant that when I am anxious and worried, to turn them over to Lord with trust and I can then let go of them.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.
Operatio: Reflect on what causes me to worry or to be anxious - Isn’t at the heart of it my desire to be in control? Resolve to let God be God and remember He is in charge and I can trust in Him to do what is best for me and for those for whom I am concerned.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 17.1-11a
Saturday, June 4, 2011
1.04.11
Lectio: Jn 17.1-11a
"Now this is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” Jn 17.3
"O God, in Your kindness You ordained that we mortals, would have eternal life begin in the here and the now.
I remember Jesus in His prayer to You, declared that eternal life is to know You and Him.
Grant that I may show that I know both of You by loving both of You and all others as I love myself so that I may enjoy life with both of You now.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.
Operatio: Reflect on Jesus’ declaration of eternal life - To know, means to love; to love means to submit one’s will to the beloved. The formula is easy the doing is not. But with God’s grace we can attain the greatest of grace, eternal life.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 16.29-33
Lectio: Jn 17.1-11a
"Now this is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” Jn 17.3
"O God, in Your kindness You ordained that we mortals, would have eternal life begin in the here and the now.
I remember Jesus in His prayer to You, declared that eternal life is to know You and Him.
Grant that I may show that I know both of You by loving both of You and all others as I love myself so that I may enjoy life with both of You now.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.
Operatio: Reflect on Jesus’ declaration of eternal life - To know, means to love; to love means to submit one’s will to the beloved. The formula is easy the doing is not. But with God’s grace we can attain the greatest of grace, eternal life.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 16.29-33
Friday, June 3, 2011
6.03.11
Lectio: Jn 16.23b-28
"Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give to you.” Jn 16.23b
"O God, You are the source of all good for us.
I remember Jesus said that if we ask for anything in His name, You would give it to us - How generous and gracious.
Grant that I may only ask what will unite me with You and Your Son for that is the best of all gifts.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.
Operatio: Reflect on the prayer of petition - Jesus’ declaration seems absolute - Ask, and I will receive - But it is not. A good father will never give his child something that he knows is not good for his child. Jesus also told us that His Father loves us and He certainly will act in our best interest even if we do not ask. But He wants us to ask so that we are mindful of the source of all that is good that we receive so that we in turn will know He loves us and we will return that love.
Tomorrow’s reading: Mt 28.16-20
Lectio: Jn 16.23b-28
"Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give to you.” Jn 16.23b
"O God, You are the source of all good for us.
I remember Jesus said that if we ask for anything in His name, You would give it to us - How generous and gracious.
Grant that I may only ask what will unite me with You and Your Son for that is the best of all gifts.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.
Operatio: Reflect on the prayer of petition - Jesus’ declaration seems absolute - Ask, and I will receive - But it is not. A good father will never give his child something that he knows is not good for his child. Jesus also told us that His Father loves us and He certainly will act in our best interest even if we do not ask. But He wants us to ask so that we are mindful of the source of all that is good that we receive so that we in turn will know He loves us and we will return that love.
Tomorrow’s reading: Mt 28.16-20
Thursday, June 2, 2011
6.02.11
Lectio: Jn 16.20-23
"You will grieve, but your grief will become joy.” Jn 12.20b
"O God, You alone can bring joy out of grief.
I remember Jesus promised this would happen - How? His message: “I am the resurrection and the life, all those who believe in me even though they die, shall live and I will bring them to eternal life.” Jn 11.25
Grant that I may see death for what it is - the door to Jesus’ place and life everlasting and then the grief that occurs over the death of my loved ones will become joy.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.
Operatio: Reflect on grief and its impact - It is a major emotional downer. Only Christ’s promise of resurrected life makes it otherwise. Focus on the joy that my loved one who has died is now experiencing rather than the loss I am now feeling and Jesus’ words will come true for me for my grief will become joy.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 16.23b-28
Lectio: Jn 16.20-23
"You will grieve, but your grief will become joy.” Jn 12.20b
"O God, You alone can bring joy out of grief.
I remember Jesus promised this would happen - How? His message: “I am the resurrection and the life, all those who believe in me even though they die, shall live and I will bring them to eternal life.” Jn 11.25
Grant that I may see death for what it is - the door to Jesus’ place and life everlasting and then the grief that occurs over the death of my loved ones will become joy.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.
Operatio: Reflect on grief and its impact - It is a major emotional downer. Only Christ’s promise of resurrected life makes it otherwise. Focus on the joy that my loved one who has died is now experiencing rather than the loss I am now feeling and Jesus’ words will come true for me for my grief will become joy.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 16.23b-28
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
6.01.11
Lectio: Mt 28.16-20
"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit.” Mt 28.19
"O God, You want Your kingdom and You love known by all.
I remember Jesus commissioned His disciples, right before He ascended to You, to go to all nations and make disciples and confirm their choice with baptism.
Grant that I may do my part to make the Good News known to others.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.
Operatio: Reflect on my call to evangelize - How I do it as a lay person? How do I do it as a priest? Resolve to live by Christ’s decree all my days for a life well lived is the best way to attract others to the Good News.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 16.2-23
Lectio: Mt 28.16-20
"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit.” Mt 28.19
"O God, You want Your kingdom and You love known by all.
I remember Jesus commissioned His disciples, right before He ascended to You, to go to all nations and make disciples and confirm their choice with baptism.
Grant that I may do my part to make the Good News known to others.
I ask this of You who lives and reigns with Jesus and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.
Operatio: Reflect on my call to evangelize - How I do it as a lay person? How do I do it as a priest? Resolve to live by Christ’s decree all my days for a life well lived is the best way to attract others to the Good News.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 16.2-23
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