The Fourth Cup

LECTIO:                    Psalm 118: 1-2, 16-17, 22-23, 24.

This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good,

      for his mercy endures forever.

Let the house of Israel say,

     "His mercy endures forever."

The right hand of the Lord has struck with power;

     the right hand of the Lord is exalted.

I shall not die, but live,

     and declare the works of the Lord.

The stone which the builders rejected

     has become the cornerstone.

By the Lord has this been done;

     it is wonderful in our eyes.

STUDIUM:

A hymn of Thanksgiving.  A thanksgiving song for the procession of a king.  How appropriate to be sung at the 4th cup of wine in Passover.

MEDITATIO:

This is Easter we praise God for Jesus.  God has given us a resurrection to prove He is Who He said He was.  Jesus is the Messiah.  He is risen.  Truly He is risen.

ORATIO:

Lord Jesus, You have given us this day to rejoice and to know how to serve You.  You are good, Your love endures forever.

CONTEMPLATIO:

Hosanna! He has risen; He has truly risen.

RESOLUTIO:

There are days when I have no reason to rejoice.  But no matter what happens, when I am honest with God, my prayers should end in praise.  He will give me reason to rejoice.