4.30.11
Lectio: Jn 20.19-31
Meditatio: “and when he [Jesus] said this, he said to them, ‘Receive the holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained’.” Jn 20.22-23
Oratio "O God, You created us and You sustain us with life and mercy through Your Holy Spirit.
I remember Jesus breathed on his disciples and gave them the Holy Spirit - Your very life - and also gave them the power of forgiving sins - Your very mercy; and through the successors to His disciples we receive these gifts today.
Grant that I may use these gifts of Your life and mercy and be a source of life and mercy 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: Reflect on the gift of the life of the Spirit - How do I receive it? How do I use it? Rejoice in the fact that Jesus comes to me in the Eucharist to share His life with me and in the sacrament of Reconciliation to extend His Mercy to me and in this two-fold coming, the I receive the gift of the Spirit as well for the Trinity is indivisible. Then give thanks and praise to God for being so wonderful and benevolent.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 3.1-8
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
4.29.11
Lectio: Mk 16.9-15
Meditatio: “[But] later, as the eleven were at table, he appeared to them and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart because they did not believe those who saw him after he was raised.” Mk 16.14
Oratio "O God, You know it is not easy for us to believe.
I remember Jesus rebuked His eleven disciples for not believing Mary Magdala and the two disciples who traveled to Emmaus, who testified they saw the Risen Lord; and Jesus attributed this to the hardness of their hearts. Grant that in matters of faith I may have the oneness of a 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: Reflect on my faith - Why do I believe all the truths that the Catholic Church teaches? In prayer thank God for the underpinnings He has given to my faith and especially Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 20.19-31
Lectio: Mk 16.9-15
Meditatio: “[But] later, as the eleven were at table, he appeared to them and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart because they did not believe those who saw him after he was raised.” Mk 16.14
Oratio "O God, You know it is not easy for us to believe.
I remember Jesus rebuked His eleven disciples for not believing Mary Magdala and the two disciples who traveled to Emmaus, who testified they saw the Risen Lord; and Jesus attributed this to the hardness of their hearts. Grant that in matters of faith I may have the oneness of a 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: Reflect on my faith - Why do I believe all the truths that the Catholic Church teaches? In prayer thank God for the underpinnings He has given to my faith and especially Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 20.19-31
Thursday, April 28, 2011
4.28.11
Lectio: Jn 21.1-14
Meditatio: “Jesus said to them, ‘Come, have breakfast.’ And none of the disciples dared to ask him, ‘Who are you?’ because they realized it was the Lord.” Jn 21.12
Oratio "O God, You manifest Yourself in many ways for our good.
I remember Your Son manifested Himself to the seven disciples who went out all night fishing and caught nothing, until, He, who seemed to be a beachcomber, told them to cast their net on the starboard side; and when they arrived at the shore, they found Him making breakfast for them - how awesome, how humble!
Grant that I may be always alert to the many ways in which You manifest Yourself for my good and rejoice in the fact that You are here. .
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 yesterday. When and in what or in whom, God was present and manifested Himself to me; and then thank God for being so good to me.
Tomorrow’s reading: Mk 16.9-15
Lectio: Jn 21.1-14
Meditatio: “Jesus said to them, ‘Come, have breakfast.’ And none of the disciples dared to ask him, ‘Who are you?’ because they realized it was the Lord.” Jn 21.12
Oratio "O God, You manifest Yourself in many ways for our good.
I remember Your Son manifested Himself to the seven disciples who went out all night fishing and caught nothing, until, He, who seemed to be a beachcomber, told them to cast their net on the starboard side; and when they arrived at the shore, they found Him making breakfast for them - how awesome, how humble!
Grant that I may be always alert to the many ways in which You manifest Yourself for my good and rejoice in the fact that You are here. .
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 yesterday. When and in what or in whom, God was present and manifested Himself to me; and then thank God for being so good to me.
Tomorrow’s reading: Mk 16.9-15
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
4.27.11
Lectio: Lk 24.35-48
“Look at my hands and my feet, that it is myself. Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have." Lk 24.39
Meditatio: "O God, You know how hard it is for is to believe and You take this into account.
Oratio: “I remember when Jesus appeared to his disciples that first Easter night, they thought He was a ghost, but by His words and actions He showed that He was there in the flesh- He ate fish in their presence. Grant that I may be always grateful to these disciples who proclaimed the good news of His resurrection and this wonderful mystery of faith.
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 forefathers in faith - my parents, my teachers, the early disciples, and in prayer thank God for them.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 21.1-14
Lectio: Lk 24.35-48
“Look at my hands and my feet, that it is myself. Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have flesh and bones as you can see I have." Lk 24.39
Meditatio: "O God, You know how hard it is for is to believe and You take this into account.
Oratio: “I remember when Jesus appeared to his disciples that first Easter night, they thought He was a ghost, but by His words and actions He showed that He was there in the flesh- He ate fish in their presence. Grant that I may be always grateful to these disciples who proclaimed the good news of His resurrection and this wonderful mystery of faith.
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 forefathers in faith - my parents, my teachers, the early disciples, and in prayer thank God for them.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 21.1-14
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
4.24.11
Lectio: Lk 24.13-35
“Then they said to each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning [within us] while he spoke to us on the way’?” Lk 24.32
Meditatio: "O God, Your words are life and love.
I remember when the two disciples on the road to Emmaus listened to Jesus , whom they thought was simply a fellow traveler, interpret scripture for them, they said their ‘hearts were burning’ as they listened to Him.
Grant that I may routinely read scripture for it is Your love letter to me and my life.
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 reading of Scripture. In doing so, remember the words of St Isidore, “When we read, God speaks to us; when we pray, we speak to God.” Resolve to regularly and attentively read Scripture so that I may hear what God has to say to me for my good and for the good of those whose lives I touch.
Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 24.35-48
Lectio: Lk 24.13-35
“Then they said to each other, ‘Were not our hearts burning [within us] while he spoke to us on the way’?” Lk 24.32
Meditatio: "O God, Your words are life and love.
I remember when the two disciples on the road to Emmaus listened to Jesus , whom they thought was simply a fellow traveler, interpret scripture for them, they said their ‘hearts were burning’ as they listened to Him.
Grant that I may routinely read scripture for it is Your love letter to me and my life.
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 reading of Scripture. In doing so, remember the words of St Isidore, “When we read, God speaks to us; when we pray, we speak to God.” Resolve to regularly and attentively read Scripture so that I may hear what God has to say to me for my good and for the good of those whose lives I touch.
Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 24.35-48
Monday, April 25, 2011
4.23.11
Lectio: Jn 20.11-18
"Mary of Magdala went and announced to the disciples, ‘I have seen the Lord,’ and what he told her.” Jn 20.18
Meditatio: "O God, Your ways are so much better than our ways and You always respect the dignity You bestowed upon us. .
I remember at the time of Christ women were considered so unreliable that their testimony was not accepted in court; yet Your Son selected a woman, Mary of Magdala, as the first to witness His resurrected self and gave her the message to bring the Good News to his disciples - How wonderful to show the respect that woman should be given!\
Grant that I may always treat others as sons and daughters of the heavenly Father and so accord to them the respect they deserve.
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 how I treat others - Do I let the cultural biases influence me? If so, work on eliminating them by asking “What would Jesus do?” And then do it.
Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 24.13-35
Lectio: Jn 20.11-18
"Mary of Magdala went and announced to the disciples, ‘I have seen the Lord,’ and what he told her.” Jn 20.18
Meditatio: "O God, Your ways are so much better than our ways and You always respect the dignity You bestowed upon us. .
I remember at the time of Christ women were considered so unreliable that their testimony was not accepted in court; yet Your Son selected a woman, Mary of Magdala, as the first to witness His resurrected self and gave her the message to bring the Good News to his disciples - How wonderful to show the respect that woman should be given!\
Grant that I may always treat others as sons and daughters of the heavenly Father and so accord to them the respect they deserve.
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 how I treat others - Do I let the cultural biases influence me? If so, work on eliminating them by asking “What would Jesus do?” And then do it.
Tomorrow’s reading: Lk 24.13-35
Sunday, April 24, 2011
4.24.11
Lectio: Mt 28.8-15
"The soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has circulated among the Jews to the present day.” Mt 28.15
Meditatio: "O God, You gave us a voice so that we could speak the truth - but sadly we do not always do so and what damage we can cause.
I remember the guards at Jesus’ tomb when He arose, accepted a bribe and spread the story that His disciples had stolen His body while they were asleep; and we wonder, how many good Jews missed out on their salvation as a result. I feel many most have.
Grant that I may always practice the virtue of integrity so that my words and my actions may not mislead 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: Reflect on the truth - How important is it to me to be always truthful? Resolve to always let my “Yes” mean “Yes” and my “No” mean “No” for that is what integrity and the right use of speech requires.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 20.11-18
HAPPY EASTER, EVERYONE - THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE, REJOICE AN BE GLAD!
Lectio: Mt 28.8-15
"The soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has circulated among the Jews to the present day.” Mt 28.15
Meditatio: "O God, You gave us a voice so that we could speak the truth - but sadly we do not always do so and what damage we can cause.
I remember the guards at Jesus’ tomb when He arose, accepted a bribe and spread the story that His disciples had stolen His body while they were asleep; and we wonder, how many good Jews missed out on their salvation as a result. I feel many most have.
Grant that I may always practice the virtue of integrity so that my words and my actions may not mislead 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: Reflect on the truth - How important is it to me to be always truthful? Resolve to always let my “Yes” mean “Yes” and my “No” mean “No” for that is what integrity and the right use of speech requires.
Tomorrow’s reading: Jn 20.11-18
HAPPY EASTER, EVERYONE - THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE, REJOICE AN BE GLAD!
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