![]() Their eyes and minds were opened when he stays with them in the way. Jesus breaks open the Scriptures referring to himself. They don’t recognize him but speak of their loss of Jesus by crucifixion. In today’s Gospel we read of the disciple’s journey to Emmaus, discouraged they meet Jesus along the way. As I approach the Bread of Life, let me recognize that, no matter what the cost, following him is worth the cost. His Eucharistic presence requires us to follow him and feed our hunger for more of life, that rests in following him. Not just to see another miracle, but to be invited into the mystery Jesus speaks about. Allow me to know what I am really looking for. Jesus leads the crowd in today’s Gospel to look deeper into the mystery of the bread of life and eternal life. Oh, Lord, our God of salvation, allow me to listen more deeply to today’s Scripture readings. Mark calls me to walk with him through his Gospel to the hill of Calvary with Jesus and to be sober and vigilant to reach out today to others who choose to live the Gospel in their life. Amen. ![]() His Gospel urges me to proclaim the Gospel message to every everyone despite any hard times and personal struggles. Give me the grace Lord, to better appreciate the challenges in the Gospel of Mark. ![]() He wrote the shortest of the Gospels and shows us how Christ’s whole life leads him to the Cross on Calvary. Mark the Evangelist, and follower of Christ. Increase my capacity to listen, care, and tend to the needs of others. I am grateful for the care and tenderness that you show to me. Gracious God, you are the sower of seeds, and the keeper of the garden of my heart. As you bless us, may we become blessings to all we meet today. May we be able to bless you in our thoughts, words and actions this day. As we begin this day, bless and protect us with your holy arm. Loving God and our Father, thank you for this new day. May the risen Christ constantly help strengthen our faith, hope and love. May we, your servants, be an instrument of love and patience toward those who remain in the darkness of unbelief. Therefore, we ask your patience and forgiveness. For we know that until now, like Saul, many people continue to deny and don’t recognize you and your church. We ask your forgiveness for constantly persecuting the Lord Jesus in our brothers and sisters whenever we think, say and do bad things toward them. Friday, April 28įather of forgiveness and mercy, we praise and bless your name for this new day. We ask this through Jesus Christ, in the Holy Spirit. Let your peace triumph over hatred and war, Lord. Finally, may the members of his Church be the living instruments of the peace he has given to his first disciples after he has risen from the dead. May the peace of the risen Christ, remain in those who believe in Him and be instruments of His Peace before others. We pray also for peace in the countries that constantly in conflict. In particular, we pray for peace in the family. Heavenly Father, today we pray for peace in the world. ![]() May we become Eucharistic persons before others, ready to be broken and share to others our time, talents and resources. May Jesus our bread of life constantly nourish us as we partake in the Eucharist. As we celebrate the fourth Sunday of Easter, we constantly ask you to bless and strengthen us, our family and friends, and even our enemies. God our loving Father, we thank you for calling us today to gather together as your beloved children in Christ. May we become more responsible in protecting and caring for all your creatures for we, too, were made by your holy and loving hands. Joseph, the worker, may we, like him, become faithful co-workers of your handiwork in creation. Monday, May 1įather and God of all that is good, we praise you for all your handiwork. As adult Christians, may we stand firm and remain loyal to you until the end of our pilgrim journey here on earth. May your people not replace you with something ephemeral and fleeting. May we not leave you for you are the only one who can satisfy our infinite longing for true happiness and lasting joy. Indeed, no one can take us away from your loving hands, as Jesus said in today’s reading. We thank you for sustaining and keeping us in your loving care. God our Father, thank you for this new day. Thank you for giving us LIFE. Through the Paschal Mystery, you purchased for us Eternal Life.īy doing your will, we may experience LIFE abundantly here and now. May we be set free and live in the freedom of that TRUTH. Thank you for telling us all the TRUTH that you heard from Our Heavenly Father. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for guiding us in your WAY that we may arrive in our true destination, our heavenly home, safely.
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