Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
Intention: For God’s blessing on all Lasallian educators, students, and ministries as a new school year begins.
Today’s Gospel | John 12: 24-26
Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit. Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there also will my servant be. The Father will honor whoever serves me.”
From the Meditation on Saint Lawrence | Saint John Baptist de La Salle
Let us admire how great the faith of this saint was, for it led him to look upon the poor as the treasure of the Church, that is, as being the most precious and most valuable part in the Church, having the closest relationship with Jesus Christ. Let us share this saint’s attitude, we to whom God has entrusted the most valuable portion of his treasure.
Prayer
Eternal Father, there are many times when we find it hard to follow you. We cling to the possessions and control that we have gathered around us, thinking that it will keep us secure. Help us to loosen our grip on those things that enslave us in selfishness, so that we might free our hands and hearts to build your Kingdom. We ask this of you who lives and reigns with your Son and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.