Matthew 10:22-25

Meditatio (Reflecting)

You will be hated by all because of my name, but whoever endures to the end will be saved.

Oratio (Responding)

These disciples are going to go out in the world evangelizing in the name of Jesus. They will be loved by some, but they will also be reviled, and hated, and ultimately killed for their passion in the teachings of Jesus. We must be prepared for the long haul, and to not give up. St. john chrisostum said about this reading “For many are hot and zealous in the beginning, but afterwards grow cool, for these, He says, I look at the end. For where is the profit of seeds that only sprout at first? Wherefore He requires a sufficient endurance from them.” Endurance, that is the key in all things. To weather the bad times, and to no become complacent in the good times. There is a story about solomon that he asked his wise men for a way to build him up when he is down, and to bring him down when he is too high. The wise men settled on a ring that had the inscription “this too shall pass”. So that is our call to not revel and seek out the good times, and to not dred and avoid the bad ones. For they both are ephemeral, but in all times to remain faithful, and steadfast in the lord. The result is good for our lives in general, but it is also good in that it is what the lord requires of us to be saved. So not only is it good advice, it is the way that we are called to live. So start today.

Contemplatio (Contemplating)

Take time to simply remain in the presence of God.

Resolutio (Resolving)

Oh lord, help me today to edure with patience and love and understanding in all things, and to find my way to you in the end.