Luke 6:43-49

Meditatio (Reflecting)

Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ but not do what I command?

Oratio (Responding)

This gospel really convicts me. I often wonder if Jesus is speaking this question directly to me. Is my faith superficial like the pharisees? Do I simply do what I want but when around others say “Lord, Lord”. I know that I am not a perfect catholic, but I do strive to lay the foundation that he is describing here. I pray all throughout the day, I am not different in private than I am in public, but still I wonder if what I am doing is enough. Am I striving to walk through the narrow gate, or am I on the wide path to perdition. Only god knows for sure, but this reading has me asking the question, is there more that I can do? This is a question we all need to ask ourselves. If we are in “good enough” mode, or if we are actually building our faith on the foundation of rock. I fear many of the Bishops and priests in this world are in the “just enough” camp, and that they are leading others into destruction. So in this situation, we are called even more to be on that foundation of rock so that we can see the weak prellots, when they come into our lives. I pray that we all can get off the wide road to perdition, and stand on that rock foundation, and be strong for the lord.

Contemplatio (Contemplating)

Take time to simply remain in the presence of God.

Resolutio (Resolving)

Oh Lord, today give me the knowledge and Wisdom I will need to see my faults, and my weaknesses, and to grow stronger in my faith and my relationship with you. Amen.