Lectio et Oratio

Lectio et Oratio

By Fr Michael Eades of the Toronto OratoryReligion & SpiritualityChristianity
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Lectio et Oratio episodes

  • Episode 124 -- Life of St Philip X.124 -- Supernatural Prudence
    We read about some of the most generous benefactors to the new church and house of the Oratorians. In particular there was interest in building not only the high altar where Mass was celebrated, but also the front of the Church and the back of the church, the apse, where the sanctuary is and the Mass is especially offered. The church itself is holy and is a symbol of the Church of God gathered in that place. The church building and its entrance should remind us of the fact that we are crossing over into a new time and space at Mass. We share in the worship of heaven at Mass. We enter a new time of the liturgy, the time of heaven. While still in this world, we are taken back to the Cross, the empty tomb, and the Ascension. We also are given a share in the life of the saints in heaven as they worship the Lamb of God.
    11 min
  • Episode 123 -- Life of St Philip X.123 -- Facades, Apses, and Working Together
    Where did St Philip get the money for this magnificent church and house?From generous people, especially two brothers. People saw the work that St Philip and his spiritual sons were doing and they wanted to help. Some helped to build the church. Some helped to build the house for the Oratorians. Some helped pay for chapels in the church. Others helped pay for the high altar. St Philip did not have just one major benefactor. Many people gave as they could.Last episode, we read about two men who were both dying. One was older and St Philip helped him die a holy death. The other was younger and was being attended by his own father who was a physician. This man was saved and lived for twelve more years. Our health and our being healed is often tied up with a much greater plan of the Lord. He knows what is best for our salvation and the salvation of others.
    8 min
  • Episode 123 -- Life of St Philip X.123 -- Facades, Apses, and Working Together

    Where did St Philip get the money for this magnificent church and house?

    From generous people, especially two brothers. People saw the work that St Philip and his spiritual sons were doing and they wanted to help. Some helped to build the church. Some helped to build the house for the Oratorians. Some helped pay for chapels in the church. Others helped pay for the high altar. St Philip did not have just one major benefactor. Many people gave as they could.

    Last episode, we read about two men who were both dying. One was older and St Philip helped him die a holy death. The other was younger and was being attended by his own father who was a physician. This man was saved and lived for twelve more years. Our health and our being healed is often tied up with a much greater plan of the Lord. He knows what is best for our salvation and the salvation of others.

    8 min
  • Episode 122 -- Life of St Philip X.122 -- Mystery of Certain People Being Healed

    Why did St Philip heal some people and not others?

    It is a mystery! St Philip used to say that he knew nothing of miracles. In other words, God alone works the miracles. Philip was his instrument. But St Philip himself did not know why God used him for healing and not others. Nevertheless, St Philip seems to indicate that it is tied up with God"s providence. He knows what is truly best for our salvation, our eternal salvation.

    Last episode, we read about a young Oratorian who left the Congregation after returning home to visit his family. The young man was not honest with himself or St Philip. He used his need for a change of air as an excuse. He basically forced St Philip to give him permission. Let us not imitate this young man. Let us humbly and straightforwardly seek to be obedient to our spiritual fathers. Let us put before them our desires and wishes. But let us always be willing to surrender our will to the wisdom of God made known to us through his representatives.

    9 min
  • Episode 122 -- Life of St Philip X.122 -- Mystery of Certain People Being Healed
    Why did St Philip heal some people and not others?It is a mystery! St Philip used to say that he knew nothing of miracles. In other words, God alone works the miracles. Philip was his instrument. But St Philip himself did not know why God used him for healing and not others. Nevertheless, St Philip seems to indicate that it is tied up with God"s providence. He knows what is truly best for our salvation, our eternal salvation.Last episode, we read about a young Oratorian who left the Congregation after returning home to visit his family. The young man was not honest with himself or St Philip. He used his need for a change of air as an excuse. He basically forced St Philip to give him permission. Let us not imitate this young man. Let us humbly and straightforwardly seek to be obedient to our spiritual fathers. Let us put before them our desires and wishes. But let us always be willing to surrender our will to the wisdom of God made known to us through his representatives.
    9 min
  • Episode 123 -- Life of St Philip X.121 -- Primacy of Bond With Christ

    Did St Philip ever foresee that someone would leave the Congregation?

    Yes! We read about a young man who went back home to visit his family without St Philip's true blessing. St Philip knew that his vocation to the Oratory was not very firm. He was afraid of the influence his family would have over him. The young man went anyway and did not return. Our Lord warned us that the kingdom of God does not consist in flesh and blood. Sometimes He asks us to make hard decisions.

    10 min
  • Episode 123 -- Life of St Philip X.121 -- Primacy of Bond With Christ

    Did St Philip ever foresee that someone would leave the Congregation?

    Yes! We read about a young man who went back home to visit his family without St Philip's true blessing. St Philip knew that his vocation to the Oratory was not very firm. He was afraid of the influence his family would have over him. The young man went anyway and did not return. Our Lord warned us that the kingdom of God does not consist in flesh and blood. Sometimes He asks us to make hard decisions.

    10 min
  • Episode 121 -- Life of St Philip X.121 -- Primacy of Bond With Christ

    Did St Philip ever foresee that someone would leave the Congregation?

    Yes! We read about a young man who went back home to visit his family without St Philip's true blessing. St Philip knew that his vocation to the Oratory was not very firm. He was afraid of the influence his family would have over him. The young man went anyway and did not return. Our Lord warned us that the kingdom of God does not consist in flesh and blood. Sometimes He asks us to make hard decisions.

    10 min
  • Episode 121 -- Life of St Philip X.121 -- Primacy of Bond With Christ
    Did St Philip ever foresee that someone would leave the Congregation? Yes! We read about a young man who went back home to visit his family without St Philip's true blessing. St Philip knew that his vocation to the Oratory was not very firm. He was afraid of the influence his family would have over him. The young man went anyway and did not return. Our Lord warned us that the kingdom of God does not consist in flesh and blood. Sometimes He asks us to make hard decisions.
    10 min
  • Episode 120 -- Life of St Philip X.120 -- Living Christianity is Still Possible
    We read about the invisible help that St Philip gave to a very sick woman. She did not see him until dawn. But he assured her that he had been supporting her all through the night. The Lord gives some saints this gift of being in two places at once (either in body or in spirit) to show us the power of the Lord's own presence. The Lord himself stands at our side to give us strength.
    8 min

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St Philip Neri in the 16th century would gather those each day who were desirous of seeking Christian perfection. He would read from a spiritual book and then discourse on the meaning of what was…