Thursday after Epiphany
“All spoke highly of him”
The Gospel according to Luke 4:14-22
Lectio: What does the text say?
He has sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor.
And all spoke highly of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth.
After the message of this text, what are the words, phrases, or actions that draw your attention, your interest?
Meditation: What does God say to us in the text?
It is obvious that all know that the Lord was not well received by the Teachers of the law, the Priests and the Pharisees. The motive being envy, power, and the inability to control him. In a very natural way, with wisdom, in his own way in harmony in action and teaching, he stood out to those who had hearts attentive to the true shepherd. It is not necessary to be an expert. Humility naturally recognizes who preaches the truth. When I am in a group, do I recognize who speaks the truth, with humility, from their heart? What are these glad tidings, this Good News? Is it only speaking of the Lord all that he did or is it talking about the teachings (attitudes and values) that he left us and to put them into action? How do I give testimony to the Lord? Only through going to Mass, praying the rosary, or daily with my attitude, actions, helping others?
After the message of this text, what is your meditation, your personal reflection?
Oration: What do I say to God?
My great Lord and teacher, the lack of humility, the disposition of the heart, will always make us act in a way where envy and power will blind us and will not allow the truth prophet, the true shepherd, the truth to be well received. Give me a lot of humility, fill my heart with love, give me wisdom and patience to be able to receive whoever it is, the truth that only you give and that the heart recognize. Also help me to realize that to bring the Good News is to transmit your teachings of values, your attitude of service and humility, and that each one does the same, that we give our testimony of you at home, in the streets, at work, at school, wherever it may be, my Lord.
After the message of this text, what is your personal prayer? Include your personal intentions. Amen.
Contemplation: How do I internalize the Word of God?
“All spoke highly of him” (Repeat) “All spoke highly of him” “All spoke highly of him” After the message of this text, what is the word, phrase, paragraph, or action that helps you remember this text?
Action: What do I promise God?
That we know to bring the Good News is to teach good values, to do good works, to have a good attitude of service, to be humble with others. That testimony of the Lord is not only to go to Mass, through the rosary, or with prayers, but also by witnessing with good works, serving. After the message of this text, what is the concrete action he is inviting you to do?
