Feast of Saint Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr
Intention: For God’s blessing on our Lasallian educators, students, and families as they work to meet the challenges of starting this new and different school year.
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, Jesus prayed that we would learn to abandon ourselves to your will. Send your Spirit to teach us how to be faithful disciples. In the midst of separation, let us work for reconciliation. In the midst of turbulence, let us work for peace. In the midst of selfishness, let us speak for justice. Break down the walls which separate and unite us with your bonds of love. Make of us one people who builds your Kingdom. We ask this of you who lives and reigns with your Son and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.