August 10, 2023

Jn 12:24-26

Just as a grain of wheat falls from the stalk to the ground to produce fruit, so must Jesus die and be buried to rise in glory. Jesus’ self-gift carries a message for the disciples. In a similar way, they are called to give their lives away. In so doing, they will flourish.

Persecution takes on many forms. Let us pray for all who are persecuted for their faith, spiritually, emotionally, physically. St. Lawrence, pray for us.

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