Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (Mark 2:23-28) as we celebrate Blessed Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi: Lord Jesus Christ, Lord of the Sabbath and Giver of true rest, we thank You for revealing that the law is fulfilled in love and that the Sabbath was made for humanity, not humanity for the Sabbath. As we celebrate…

Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (John 1:29-34) God Our Father,  On this holy Sunday, as Your Church gathers around the table of the Word and the Eucharist, we lift our hearts to You in praise and thanksgiving. We listen again to the voice of John the Baptist, who points beyond himself and proclaiming, “Behold the…

Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (Mark 2:13-17) as we celebrate the Memorial of St. Anthony of Egypt, Abbot. Lord Jesus Christ, You called Levi from his place of work and welcomed sinners to Your table, teaching us that You came not for the righteous but to heal those in need. On this Memorial of St….

Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (Mark 2:1-12) Lord Jesus Christ, You who saw the faith of those who brought the paralytic before You, teach us to trust in Your mercy even when our hearts feel weighed down and unable to move. In Your compassion Lord You said, “Child, your sins are forgiven,” reminding us that healing…

Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (Mark 1:21-28) Lord Jesus Christ, You entered the synagogue and taught with authority, not as the scribes, but as the Holy One of God. Your word is living and powerful, able to pierce the darkness and set hearts free. We come before You with our fears, our struggles, and the…

Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (Mark 1:14-20) O Lord Jesus Christ, As You began Your public ministry proclaiming, “Repent, and believe in the Gospel,” we come before You at the start of this new week, seeking renewal of heart and clarity of purpose. Lord, You called Simon and Andrew, James and John, simple people in…

Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (Matthew 3:13-17) as we celebrate the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: God Our Father, As we celebrate this Feast of the Baptism of the Lord we stand with Jesus at the waters of the Jordan, where the heavens were opened and Your voice was heard in love….

Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (John 3:22-30) Lord Jesus Christ,Bridegroom of the Church and source of all joy, we thank You for the gift of this day and for the light of Your word that guides us. Teach us, like Saint John the Baptist, to rejoice in Your presence and to recognize that every gift, every mission, comes…

Let us pray with today’s Gospel Reading (Mark 6:45-52): O Lord Jesus Christ,  You who sent Your disciples ahead into the storm and then came to them walking upon the sea, we place our trust in You. When the winds of fear rise and the waves of uncertainty surround us, O Lord, remind us that You are near,…