Thursday of the First Week of Advent
“Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them”
The Gospel according to Matthew 7:21,24-27.
Lectio: What does the text say?
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven….
Therefore, everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock….”
After this text, what are the words, phrases, or actions that draw your attention, your interest?
Meditatio: What is God saying to me through the text?
Concretely, the Lord wants to say that not only words, recitation, and prayers, but also acts, actions, attitudes that show that we are doing the will of God. How do I do the will of God? Do I really hear and practice the message of God? Do I recite or do I pray and also bring the message of God to life?
After the message of this text, what is your meditation, your personal reflection?
Oratio: What do I say to God?
I want to my prayers to be attached to actions that show that I do the will of God. Lord Jesus Christ, you are the true Word. You have taught us that to practice your message is the most important, to walk with my brothers and sisters, with my community, with my group, with my peers, to be friendly and to love in your name.
After the message of this text, what is your personal prayer?
Include your intentions.
Amen
Contemplatio: How do I internalize the Word of God?
“Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them”
(Repeat)
“Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them”
“Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them”
After the message of this text, which word, phrase, paragraph, or action helps you to remember this text?
Actio: What do I promise God?
Each day, do more acts that show the message and will of God.
After the message of this text, which concrete action is he inviting you to do?
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