Called to the contemplate the joy of discipleship today, we might be helped by our prayer of the day: Strengthened by the company and forgiveness of the Christ in the blessed sacrament and recalling God’s grace in remembrance of baptism, we can be strengthened in this hour to “choose life” – to choose life in God as our own. Refresh my heart in Christ.

Scripture Reading: Luke 14:25-33, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 1