Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Mark 2:23-28

Saint Anges, Virgin, Martyr

In our readings today, we hear of keeping the Sabbath holy. Do you keep the Sabbath holy, or do you observe it? It was a lot easier when I was growing up, but now it is a bit more difficult. God, in His wisdom, knows that it would not be easy, but He gives us the opportunity to make the Sabbath Holy if we want. How do you keep the Sabbath?

Lord God, thank You for giving us the Sabbath to keep holy. Help us to step away from the busyness of our lives and spend sacred time with You. Jesus, help us to always remember that You are not just a part of our lives but, at the very center, as important as anything else we hold dear.

Monday, January 20, 2025

Mark 2:18-22

Saints Fabian, Pope, Martyr and Saint Sebastian, Martyr

The bridegroom is with them.

In our Gospel reading, Jesus tells the Pharisees that as long as the bridegroom is with His disciples, they will not fast. Jesus wants His disciples to be with Him since He will not be with them forever. They will be able to fast when He is no longer with them.

Loving and gracious God, we come before You on this day that You have given to us. We ask that you continue to be with us on the journey that You have called us to be on with You. Help us to understand Your teachings. Give us the wisdom and understand what You desire us to comprehend as we follow You.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

Sunday, January 19, 2025

John 2:1-11

The wedding feast of Cana is Jesus’s first sign and the beginning of His public ministry. John’s Gospel attributes seven signs, which are miracles that Jesus performs. These signs teach us to trust in God’s abundant love for us.

Creator God, thank You for Your gift of your Son, Jesus, who loves us unconditionally. Help us return that great gift of love to You and those we meet on our journey. Help us to become the people You have called us to become.