Luke 14:15-25

Meditatio (Reflecting)

Or what woman having ten coins and losing one would not light a lamp and sweep the house, searching carefully until she finds it?

Oratio (Responding)

The coins mentioned here are not that valuable. some scholars said that they would be equvalent to nickels or quarters. So the idea of turning the house upside down to find one of them seems like a total waste of time. But that is the point, if someone were to rejoice over something so small, so much more will the joy in heaven be for the repentance of one soul. So what is the message here, I think that it is that we humans put great importance on those things that do not matter at all. When instead we should be focused on our relationship with the lord, and on the attonment for our sins. Let us today focus on getting right with god, and to the disposition of our everlasting souls.

Contemplatio (Contemplating)

Take time to simply remain in the presence of God.

Resolutio (Resolving)

Oh lord, help me today to see the things that are holding me back from being close to you, and help me to repent in a way that is good and pleasing to you.Amen.