5.31.15

Lectio:  Mk 12.1-12                                                                                              

Meditatio: "But those tenants said to one another, ‘This is the heir. Come, let us kill him, and the inheritance will be ours’.” Mk 12.7

Oratio: O God, how we treated Your Son, yet You did not abandon us!                          

I remember the religious leaders put Him to death because He was a threat to their power. Yet You did not abandon them, but through His death and resurrection brought salvation to all the world.  In prayer express your gratitude, your great gratitude for Jesus and for His Father’s and the Holy Spirit’s love for all of 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 and meditate on the selected passage and hear what God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “heir...kill him” the religious leaders conspired successfully to put Jesus to death but their plans to preserve their hegemony failed;  and we were all gifted with the Way to eternal life. Seek the grace to follow the Way of Jesus for He so much wants all to be saved.                                  
Tomorrow's reading: Mk 12.13-17

5.30.15

Lectio:  Mt 28.16-20                                                                                  

Meditatio: "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, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” Mt 28.19-20a

Oratio: O God, Your Son commanded His disciples to spread the Good News.                       

I remember He gave them a command to do so right before He ascended back to You. They would go out to the whole world to extend the greatest blessing - adoption of all who believe as Your children through Baptism.  Pray to live as good child allowing the rule of Love to be  your guiding principle;  and the Good News will be the greatest of Good News for you now and 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 and meditate on the selected passage and hear what God is saying to you.

Operatio: reflect: “Go....all nations...baptizing....teaching...observe all”; the message of salvation through Jesus Christ continues to be the message which all believers must proclaim. Seek the grace to do so by the life you live, i.e., preach love by being a person of love- and Jesus will be pleased with you.

Tomorrow's reading: Mk 12.1-12 

5/29/15

  Mk 11.27-33              
                         

Meditatio: “Jesus said to them, ‘I shall ask you one question. Answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.’.” Mk 11.29

Oratio: “O God, the religious elite should have been to first to recognize Your Son and His mission.

I remember they tried to trap Jesus into giving an anser that they could convict of blasphemy by His own words - How sad! But Jesus turned the table on them and they showed their stripes. Pray to be open to the many ways God reveals Himself and rejoice in the encounter.

Grant that I may always remember God is there for me in good times and in times of need and always turn to him with praise, thanksgiving and requests.

 I ask these and all things through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with the  Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

 Contemplatio: Keep silence and remain in recollection for a few minutes.

Operatio: reflect on "answer me....tell you...authority”; the religious leader tried to trap Jesus by His answer on whose authority He did what He did; but they were thwarted by Jesus’ reply. Seek the grace to be honest and forthright in dealing with others for that is Jesus’ way.

Tomorrow's reading: Mt 28.16-20           

5.28.15

Lectio:  Mk 11.11-26                                                                                  

Meditatio: "Early in the morning, as they were walking along, they saw the fig tree withered to its roots. Peter remember and said to him, ‘Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered’.” Mk 11. 20-21

Oratio: O God, You expect so little from us and we at times even fail to give You the minimum.

I remember the House of Judah was given everything from You and yet, they failed to bear the fruit that You expected and deserved. This was symbolized by Jesus cursing the fig tree, a symbol for Judaism, which then withered to its very roots, because it failed to produce the fruits it should. Pray to produce the love that God expects from us for it is the least we can do in return for all He has done for us..

 Pray for the sight of faith of the blind man and then live by it and you will be greatly blest in t his life and in the next.

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

Operatio: reflect: “fig....withered...cursed....”; Judaism failed to produce the fruits that God expected and deserved; and so it withered to its very roots, which means it was no more.  Seek the grace to be what God expects of me - a person of selfless love - so that I may give Him the fruits of my work which He so much desires and deserves.

Tomorrow's reading: Mk 11.27-33

5.27.15

Lectio:  Mk 10.46-52                                                                                  

Meditatio: "Jesus told him, ‘Go your way, your faith has saved you.’  Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.” Mk 10.52                                

Oratio: O God, what gifts You bestow on those who believe even in this life.

I remember the blind man believed that Jesus could give him his sight and Jesus did.
 Pray for the sight of faith of the blind man and then live by it and you will be greatly blest in t his life and in the next.

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

Operatio: reflect: “Jesus....faith...sight....followed him”; The blind man’s faith was rewarded in this life with sight and he also received eternal life for the blind man folllowed Jesus thereafter.  the life plus eternal life. Seek the grace of the sight of faith of Bartimaeus for therein lies the vision of things that really matter..

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5.26.15

Lectio:  Mk 10.32-45                                                                                           

Meditatio: "whoever wishes to first among you will be the slave to all.” Mk 10. 44

Oratio: O God, Your ways are not man’s ways .                                                                       

I remember when James and John sought the highest places in Jesus’ kingdom, Jesus replied to their request and told them the world’s way of greatness is not His way but rather it is in selfless service - like that of a slave. Pray to live the way of the Lord by serving the needs of others as the first principle to order my life.

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

Operatio: reflect:"first...slave...all”; James and John sought seats of honor and Jesus let them know the greatest is not based on a seat but on service to others. Seek the grace to follow Jesus’ way to greatness by being a servant to others for it is in selfless service and love that Jesus will be pleased with us and see that we are one day  in His kingdom.

Tomorrow's reading:Mk 10.46=52

5.25.15

Lectio:  Mk 10.28-31                                                                      

Meditatio: "Peter began to say to him, ‘We have given up everything and followed you.’ Jesus said, ‘Amen, I say to you, there is no one who has given up house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or lands for my sake and for the sake of the Gospel who will not receive a hundred times more now in the present age.” Mk 10.28-30a               

Oratio: O God, You can never be outdone in generosity.                                                              

I remember when Peter was concerned that he and the rest of disciples might be left out when they heard Jesus’ admonition to the rich young man, Jesus replied by indicating anyone who follows Him will be rewarded beyond any expectation in this life AND eternal life as well - wow!  Pray to be ever grateful to God for His kindness and generosity for the little we do.

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

Operatio: reflect:"Peter...given everything...Jesus ...hundred times”; Peter, the practical one, wanted to know the rewards for following Jesus and Jesus in His reply informed Peter he would get so much more in the life plus eternal life. Seek the grace to follow Jesus, for Jesus’ sake, and not for what is in it for us. No matter what happens in this life, Jesus will take care of us and that is more than enough for us.

Tomorrow's reading:Mk 10.32-45