Monthly Archives: October 2010
Sunday Gospel, 30th Ordinary time, year of Luke
Lectio: Luke 18: 9 -14, the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector praying in the temple. Meditatio: The two men pray, one proud, the other humble. The pharisee was not even thinking of God, or even thought that … Continue reading
Fourth sorrowful mystery: Jesus carries the cross
Lectio: They offered Him wine mixed with gall, which He tasted, but refused to drink. Meditatio: Why did they offer Jesus the sedative, gall? Was it a small act of charity, like offering a condemned man a final cigarette? A … Continue reading
Fifth joyful mystery: Jesus is found in the temple
Lectio: On the third day they came upon Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers. All who heard Him were amazed at His intelligence and His answers.” Meditatio: Mary and Joseph did not have the chance … Continue reading
Fourth joyful mystery: Jesus is presented in the temple
Lectio: “Now Master, You can dismiss Your servant in peace; You have fulfilled Your word.” Meditatio: Simeon trusted God all his life, and finally God fulfilled His promise super-abundantly, allowing Simeon not only to see Jesus, but to take Him … Continue reading
Third joyful mystery: Jesus’ birth
Lectio: She gave birth to Her first-born Son and wrapped Him swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger. Meditatio: Mary had no idea what the small details of God’s plan would entail. At the last minute, someone had pity … Continue reading
Second joyful mystery: Mary visits Elizabeth
Lectio: “Blessed is She Who believed that the Lord’s words to Her would be fulfilled.” Meditatio: Mary was only told the main points of God’s plan. It is evident from the account of Saint Joseph’s plan to break off their … Continue reading
First joyful mystery: the annunciation
Lectio: “You shall conceive and bear a Son and give Him the name of Jesus.” Meditatio: Is having a child a blessing nowadays? The world promotes the lie that there is no room on the earth for more children, whereas … Continue reading
Fourth glorious mystery: Mary’s assumption into Heaven
Lectio: “Father, all those You gave Me I would have in My company where I am.” Meditatio: Can we see the love of Jesus for us here? He is praying to His Father to let us be with Him in … Continue reading
Second glorious mystery: Jesus’ ascension
Lectio: “And know that I am with you always, until the end of the world.” Meditatio: Jesus’ word is true, His love for us is real, so He IS with us ALWAYS. So why do we feel so alone? Why … Continue reading
First glorious mystery: Jesus’ resurrection
Lectio: “He has been raised from the dead and now goes ahead of you to Galilee.” Meditatio: The disciples were told where to find Jesus. After all the events that had turned their lives upside down, were they disoriented? Did … Continue reading
ROSARY and LECTIO DIVINA, Michael127 