Introduction to Meditations for Ordinary Time
- Baptism of the Lord
- Two Standards
- Three Classes of Men
- Temptation
- Calling of Apostles
- Wedding at Cana
- Cleansing the Temple
- Sermon on the Mount
- Calming the Storm
- Walking on Water
- The Apostles were Sent to Preach
- Conversion of Mary Magdalene
- How Christ Fed the Five Thousand
- Transfiguration of Christ
- Resurrection of Lazarus
- Supper in Bethany
- Three Ways of Humility
Introduction
The seventeen meditations in this section will be used for the two times of year that we are in Ordinary Time. Most of the meditations for this section come from “Week Two” of The Spiritual Exercises.
First, upon the completion of the Christmas Season, begin with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which takes the place of the First Sunday in Ordinary Time. This period of Ordinary Time varies in length each year depending upon when Ash Wednesday begins. Therefore, you will only use a few of these meditations during this period of Ordinary Time prior to Lent.
The rest of the meditations in this section should be used after the Easter Season concludes with the celebration of the Solemnity of Pentecost. Thus, the rest of the meditations in this section will be used once Ordinary Time resumes. If you complete all of the meditations during the late summer or early fall during the later part of Ordinary Time, feel free to return to some of the meditations that struck you the most throughout the year.