August 10, 2023 — Saint Lawrence, Deacon and martyr — Feast — Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life, says the Lord — Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John (Jn 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.”
