(Feast of Saint Lawrence, deacon and martyr Lectionary: 618)
ā¢ FIRST READING: Book of 2 Corinthians 9:6-10
ā¢ PSALM 112:1-2, 5-6, 7-8, 9
ā¢ HOLY GOSPEL of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 12:24-26
Jesus said to his disciples:
"Amen, amen, I say to you,
unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies,
it remains just a grain of wheat;
but if it dies, it produces much fruit.
Whoever loves his life loses it,
and whoever hates his life in this world
will preserve it for eternal life.
Whoever serves me must follow me,
and where I am, there also will my servant be.
The Father will honor whoever serves me."