9.16.15

9.16.15

Lectio Lk 7.31-35                                                      

Meditatio: "Then to what shall I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? Lk 7.30                                       
                                          
Oratio: O God, Your Son was at times frustrated with the people to whom He was ministering. They were at times fickle, obstinate and only wanted to hear what they wanted to hear. He compared them to children playing in the market place. Pray for a quiet and open disposition to the Word of the Lord for only then will its full benefits be realized by us.                                             

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is
 saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “compare....people....What...like”; The people who heard Jesus first hand and walked and talked with Him, should have received Him with the deference and honor He deserved; but they did not. Seek the grace to be as a little child and be totally open to the Word of the Lord who is given to us for our greatest good.

Tomorrow's reading: Lk 7.36-50

9.15.15

Lectio Lk 7.31-35                                                      

Meditatio: "Then to what shall I compare the people of this generation? What are they like? Lk 7.30                                       
                                          
Oratio: O God, Your Son was at times frustrated with the people to whom He was ministering. They were at times fickle, obstinate and only wanted to hear what they wanted to hear. He compared them to children playing in the market place. Pray for a quiet and open disposition to the Word of the Lord for only then will its full benefits be realized by us.                                             

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is
 saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “compare....people....What...like”; The people who heard Jesus first hand and walked and talked with Him, should have received Him with the deference and honor He deserved; but they did not. Seek the grace to be as a little child and be totally open to the Word of the Lord who is given to us for our greatest good.

Tomorrow's reading: Lk 7.36-50

9.14.15

Lectio  Jn 19.25-27                                          

Meditatio: "Standing by the cross were his mother and his mother’s sister, Many, the wife fo Clopas, and Mary of Magdala.” Jn 19.25       
                                          
Oratio: O God, what love and devotion Mary had for her Son for she was there for Him even in His carrying of the cross, standing at the foot of it during His dying on the cross, receiving His body when taken down from the cross and there for His burial. Pray to be there for others in their needs and especially in their dying needs for that is how Mary wants us to be as her children.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is
 saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “standing...cross....his mother”;  Jesus’ mother was there for Him during His entire public ministry and was there for Him at a time of greatest need. Seek the grace to be present to others in their need and especially those times of their greatest need and sorrow for that is Mary’s way and Jesus’ way, too..

Tomorrow's reading:Lk 7.31-35

9.13.15

Lectio  Jn 3.13-17                               

Meditatio: "And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the desert, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, so that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” Jn 3.14-15                                    

Oratio: O God, what love Your Son showed for us! I remember He was crucified for us so that we might have eternal life. Pray for a strong and lasting faith in Him for He is the way, the truth and the life for us and without Him, we perish which is not we want nor does He want.           

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is
 saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “lifted up.....Son of Man...believe...life”; Jesus predicted His crucifixion but He also predicted His death would gift us with  lasting life for all who believe in Him. Seek the grace to always believe in Him and show that belief by living in accordance with His commandments; and they are not burdensome for His grace is His gift to us and it is sufficient for us.

Tomorrow's reading:Jn 19.25-27

9.12.15

Lectio Mk 8.27-35                     

Meditatio: "And he asked them, ‘But who do you say that I am?’ Peter said to him in reply, ‘You are the Messiah’.” Mk 8.29                                                                                           

Oratio: O God, Jesus revealed His identity to His disciples early in His public Ministry but He wanted them not to broadcast it for He knew the common understanding of the Messiah was that of an earthly one who would overthrow the Romans and establish an earthly kingdom. Pray that you may ever recognize what a person we have in Jesus and rejoice that He is both our God and our Brother who loves us and wants us to be with Him forever.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is
 saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “who...I am....Peter...Messiah”; Peter inspired by our Heavenly Father replied correctly to Jesus’ question of identity; however, we see that Peter really did not understand His answer for His understanding of the Messiah was as an earthly ruler who certainly would not be rejected by the religious elite and put to death. Seek the grace to be a person who is humble of heart for like Peter, we may make mistakes about our faith, but like Peter, it will not be held against us if we have the mind set of a prophet, which we are called to be by virtue of our Baptism and we are honest and a person of integrity..

Tomorrow's reading:Jn 3.13-17

9.11.15

Lectio Lk 6.43-49

Meditatio: "But the one who listens and does not act is like a person who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the river burst against it, it collapsed at once and was completely ruined.” Lk 6.49

Oratio: O God, Jesus made it very clear as to why we should act on His words and not simply listen to them and likened the latter to building a house without a foundation. Pray that the foundation of your faith will be teachings of Jesus.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “listens...not act...house...without a foundation”; if we desire to live this life in confidence, we need to make the foundation of our life - Jesus. Seek the grace to love and serve Jesus and listen to.  Him and act on.  His words and you will have a solid foundation for this life and for the next.

Tomorrow's reading:MK 8.27-35

9,09,15 & 9,10,15

9.09.15

Lectio Lk 6.27-36

Meditatio: "But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you." Lk 6.27

Oratio: O God, Your Son revealed a striking trait of Yours which He also wants us to imitate - love your enemies! In prayer recommend to God all those who have offended you and that will be a first step in adhering to the  principle to love your enemies.

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “love...enemies"; Jesus did not simply say to respect your enemies but to love them - what a challenge! Seek the grace to always seek the good of the other for the other's sake without regard as to whom the other is; and you will meet the challenge Jesus lays down to you and you will receive the Father's mercy in full measure.

Tomorrow's reading:Lk 6.39-42

9.10.15

Lectio Lk 6.39-42

Meditatio: "Why do you notice the splinter in your brother's eye, but do not perceive the wooden beam in your own?" Lk 6.41

Oratio: O God, Your Son warned us about judging others. I remember He said we can see a minor fault in someone else but ignore a major fault of our own. Pray that you will refrain from judging others for judgment is the Lord's!

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 & meditate on the selected passage and hear what  God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “notice...splinter...not perceive...beam"; Jesus pointed out the grave
inconsistency in our judging others as opposed to the standard we use in in judging ourselves. Seek the grace to let judging the other to the Lord for He alone can judge rightly.

Tomorrow's reading:Lk 6.43-49