Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (Mark 12:1-12) as we celebrate the

MEMORIAL OF SAINT JUSTIN, MARTYR

God Our Father,

As we begin this new day, this new week, and this new month, we thank You for the gift of life and for Your unfailing love that sustains us. We entrust to You all that lies before us, confident that Your providence guides our steps.

Lord Jesus Christ, in today’s Gospel, You remind us through the parable of the vineyard that all we have is a gift from God and that we are called to be faithful stewards of His blessings. Forgive us for the times we have failed to bear the fruits of justice, charity, and holiness. Help us to recognize Your presence and Your voice in our lives and never reject the grace You continually offer us.

As we celebrate the Memorial of St. Justin, Martyr, Lord grant us the courage to witness to our faith with conviction and humility. Like Saint Justin, who sought the truth with all his heart and gave his life for Christ, may we remain steadfast in our love for You, even when faith demands sacrifice and perseverance.

Lord, bless this new month of June. May it be a month of grace, renewal, and spiritual growth. Where there is fear, grant us courage. Where there is uncertainty, grant us trust. Where there is weakness, grant us strength. Where there is division, grant us peace and reconciliation.

Lord, teach us to be faithful workers in Your vineyard, producing fruits of kindness, mercy, integrity, and service. May our lives proclaim the Gospel not only by our words but also by our actions.

O Holy Spirit, fill us anew with Your wisdom and guidance. Open our hearts to God’s will and help us to welcome Christ, the cornerstone, as the foundation of all our thoughts, decisions, and plans. Amen

 St. Justin, Martyr and defender of the faith, pray for us.