2/28/11
Lectio: Mk 10.28-31
Meditatio: “But many that are first, will be last, and [the] last will be first.” Mk 10.31
Oratio: "O God, Your ways are not our ways and in fact they are often ther reverse. I remember Jesus proclaimed to Peter that the first will be last and the last will be first - how contrary to our way of thinking - but how pointed for Jesus was addressing those who are presumptuous of their claim of His Father’s kingdom.
Grant that I may be do my best to be open to the Father’s kingdom and accept whatever He has in store for me
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 my expectations as to God’s kingdom. Do I presume I have a claim above others? If so, I must disabuse myself of this thought because the kingdom is a gift and God is the Giver. I can only hope to be a recipient of this gift but I cannot presume I will receive it.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 10.32-45
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
2/27/11
Lectio: Mk 10.17-27
Meditatio: “It is easier for a camel to pass through [the] eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” Mk 10.25
Oratio: "O God, You know riches can give us a false since of security and cause us to rely on ourselves rather than on You the source of our riches and good.
I remember Jesus told his disciples that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle (a very narrow and low spot in a wall) than a rich person to enter Your kingdom; but even for the rich He held out hope, if they rely on You and not on themselves.
Grant that I may be always grateful for the good things I have and to You, the source of those good things.
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 my attitude towards temporal goods. Do I see them as blessings? Do I share them with others so that they, too, may be blest. Do I thank God the true source of them?
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 10.28-31
Lectio: Mk 10.17-27
Meditatio: “It is easier for a camel to pass through [the] eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” Mk 10.25
Oratio: "O God, You know riches can give us a false since of security and cause us to rely on ourselves rather than on You the source of our riches and good.
I remember Jesus told his disciples that it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle (a very narrow and low spot in a wall) than a rich person to enter Your kingdom; but even for the rich He held out hope, if they rely on You and not on themselves.
Grant that I may be always grateful for the good things I have and to You, the source of those good things.
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 my attitude towards temporal goods. Do I see them as blessings? Do I share them with others so that they, too, may be blest. Do I thank God the true source of them?
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 10.28-31
Saturday, February 26, 2011
2/25 /11
Lectio: Mt 6.24-34
Meditatio: “Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span?” Mt 6.27
Oratio: "O God, You know our worrying about things are useless and can be even bad for our health.
I remember Jesus posed the rhetorical question: Can anyone by worrying add a single moment to one’s life? And his audience all knew the answer - “No!” Then He gave us to remedy.
Grant that I may follow Jesus’ way and seek the kingdom of God, first, and place my trust in You and everything will fit into place.
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 “worrying.” Isn’t it a desire to be in control? Isn’t it a desire to be God? Resolve to let God be God and be His child and trust in Him rather than worrying about things for He loves us more than the flowers of the field or the birds of the air for whom He provides loving and sustaining care.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 10.17-27
Lectio: Mt 6.24-34
Meditatio: “Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span?” Mt 6.27
Oratio: "O God, You know our worrying about things are useless and can be even bad for our health.
I remember Jesus posed the rhetorical question: Can anyone by worrying add a single moment to one’s life? And his audience all knew the answer - “No!” Then He gave us to remedy.
Grant that I may follow Jesus’ way and seek the kingdom of God, first, and place my trust in You and everything will fit into place.
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 “worrying.” Isn’t it a desire to be in control? Isn’t it a desire to be God? Resolve to let God be God and be His child and trust in Him rather than worrying about things for He loves us more than the flowers of the field or the birds of the air for whom He provides loving and sustaining care.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 10.17-27
Friday, February 25, 2011
2/24 /11
Lectio: Mk 10.13-16
Meditatio: “When Jesus saw this he became indignant, and said to them, ‘Let the children come to me, do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these’.”
Mk 10.14
Oratio: "O God, You created us to be Your children - how gracious and loving of You.
I remember Jesus rebuked his disciples for preventing the children from coming to Him for He knew the importance of accepting Your kingdom with the total dependence of a child.
Grant that I may always respond to You as my Father and me as one of your beloved children.
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 my attitude towards God. Do I relate as a child? Or do I reflect a self-sufficiency? If the latter, resolve to address this by harkening to the words of Jesus and work on purifying my virtue of humility.
Tomorrow’s reading - M6 6.24-34
Lectio: Mk 10.13-16
Meditatio: “When Jesus saw this he became indignant, and said to them, ‘Let the children come to me, do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these’.”
Mk 10.14
Oratio: "O God, You created us to be Your children - how gracious and loving of You.
I remember Jesus rebuked his disciples for preventing the children from coming to Him for He knew the importance of accepting Your kingdom with the total dependence of a child.
Grant that I may always respond to You as my Father and me as one of your beloved children.
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 my attitude towards God. Do I relate as a child? Or do I reflect a self-sufficiency? If the latter, resolve to address this by harkening to the words of Jesus and work on purifying my virtue of humility.
Tomorrow’s reading - M6 6.24-34
Thursday, February 24, 2011
2/23/11
Lectio: Mk 9.41-50
Meditatio: “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe [in me] to sin, it would be better for him, if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.” Mk 9.42
Oratio: "O God, You know the evil and negative effect bad example has and especially on the weak of faith.
I remember Jesus warned his disciples about bad example saying that before giving it to a little one, it would be better that person be drowned.
Grant that I may ever mindful of the effects of my words and my actions on others and especially on the weak. .
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 my the example I give to others. Do I even if only unintentionally give bad example? Or through being careless? Resolve to be in all my ways Christ’s light to others.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 10.1-12
2/24/11
Lectio: Mk 10.1-12
Meditatio: “Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate.”
Mk 10.9
Oratio: "O God, in Your wisdom You decreed from the beginning that marriage was to be permanent for the sake of the couple and for any children that may result from their relationship.
I remember Jesus confirmed this when He was tested by the Pharisees, declaring it was Your intent from the beginning that no human being separate the two who had joined themselves in marriage.
Grant that I may ever mindful of the effects of my words and my actions on others and especially on the weak. .
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 the fact that the very fundamental meaning of the institution is now under attack and resolve to do my part to uphold the sanctity of marriage as it was intended from the beginning to be permanent and between a man and a woman so that the human race might be perpetuated.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 10.13-16
Lectio: Mk 9.41-50
Meditatio: “Whoever causes one of these little ones who believe [in me] to sin, it would be better for him, if a great millstone were put around his neck and he were thrown into the sea.” Mk 9.42
Oratio: "O God, You know the evil and negative effect bad example has and especially on the weak of faith.
I remember Jesus warned his disciples about bad example saying that before giving it to a little one, it would be better that person be drowned.
Grant that I may ever mindful of the effects of my words and my actions on others and especially on the weak. .
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 my the example I give to others. Do I even if only unintentionally give bad example? Or through being careless? Resolve to be in all my ways Christ’s light to others.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 10.1-12
2/24/11
Lectio: Mk 10.1-12
Meditatio: “Therefore what God has joined together, no human being must separate.”
Mk 10.9
Oratio: "O God, in Your wisdom You decreed from the beginning that marriage was to be permanent for the sake of the couple and for any children that may result from their relationship.
I remember Jesus confirmed this when He was tested by the Pharisees, declaring it was Your intent from the beginning that no human being separate the two who had joined themselves in marriage.
Grant that I may ever mindful of the effects of my words and my actions on others and especially on the weak. .
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 the fact that the very fundamental meaning of the institution is now under attack and resolve to do my part to uphold the sanctity of marriage as it was intended from the beginning to be permanent and between a man and a woman so that the human race might be perpetuated.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 10.13-16
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
2/22/11
Lectio: Mk 9.38-40
Meditatio: “Jesus repled, ‘Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me’.” Mk 9.39
Oratio: "O God, You know our jealousies can lead to intolerance - something You do not want of Your children.
I remember Jesus refused John’s request to prevent an exorcist from doing his work in Jesus’ name since he was not of their company.
Grant that I may rejoice and be grateful for the good accomplished by our separated Christian brothers and sisters.
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 my attitude towards Protestants. Do I rejoice in the good they do? Do I pray that one day we will be united with them?
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 9.41-50
Lectio: Mk 9.38-40
Meditatio: “Jesus repled, ‘Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me’.” Mk 9.39
Oratio: "O God, You know our jealousies can lead to intolerance - something You do not want of Your children.
I remember Jesus refused John’s request to prevent an exorcist from doing his work in Jesus’ name since he was not of their company.
Grant that I may rejoice and be grateful for the good accomplished by our separated Christian brothers and sisters.
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 my attitude towards Protestants. Do I rejoice in the good they do? Do I pray that one day we will be united with them?
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 9.41-50
Monday, February 21, 2011
2/21/11
Lectio: M6.13-19
Meditatio: “I [Jesus] will give to you [Peter] the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Mt 16.19
Oratio: "O God, You know our needs and You always provide for them.
I remember Jesus showed this when He appointed Peter to govern the church after He left this world.
Grant that I may always realize that the Pope as Peter’s successor has the authority of Christ to govern us.
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 the Pope and his role. If Christ were speaking to me, would I accept His words? I must always remember to accept the Pope’s words as if Jesus, Himself, were speaking to me for that is how the Father planned our salvation.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 9.38-40
Lectio: M6.13-19
Meditatio: “I [Jesus] will give to you [Peter] the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth, shall be bound in heaven and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Mt 16.19
Oratio: "O God, You know our needs and You always provide for them.
I remember Jesus showed this when He appointed Peter to govern the church after He left this world.
Grant that I may always realize that the Pope as Peter’s successor has the authority of Christ to govern us.
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 the Pope and his role. If Christ were speaking to me, would I accept His words? I must always remember to accept the Pope’s words as if Jesus, Himself, were speaking to me for that is how the Father planned our salvation.
Tomorrow’s reading - Mk 9.38-40
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