“The least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he”

The Gospel according to Matthew 11:11-15

Lectio: What does the text say?

Jesus said to the crowds:

Amen, I say to you, among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

After reading this text, what are the words, phrases, or actions that draw your attention, your interest?

Meditatio: What does God say to you through the text?

John the Baptist was the one who came before Jesus to announce his coming and at the right moment, he recognized Jesus. Just as Jesus did, he spoke of the true message of God and did it with humility, from his heart, from his smallness. Am I like John the Baptist who recognizes Jesus and speaks of his message and love? What does Jesus want to say with respect to the least in the kingdom of heaven?

After the message of this text, what is your meditation, your personal reflection?

Oratio: What do I say to God?

I want to be small, humble, full of the Holy Spirit to share the message of the Lord, the message of love, of peace. I want to draw others to the kingdom of heaven, knowing that despite my weaknesses, I can have the will and strength to fight and remain on the straight and narrow. Lord, remain with me and help me to walk these paths of life that I may reach your kingdom.

After the message of this text, what is your personal

Add your personal intentions.

AmEn.

Contemplatio: How do I internalize the Word of God?

“The least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he”

(Repeat)

“The least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he”

“The least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he”

After the message of this text, what word, phrase, paragraph, or action helps you remember this text?

Actio: What do I promise God?

In this season of Advent, there is no better action that proclaims the message of the Lord to us, with words, with actions, and good habits than being humble and small.

‍After the message of this text, what is the concrete action that he invites you to do?