Mark 13-16

Selected Lectio reading:
Mark 14: 12-16

In this reading Jesus is preparing for Passover. He is getting ready for the dinner. He is ready for crucifixion and death. He is ready for resurrection. He is getting ready to forgive us for our sins. Jesus died for our sins.

I am thankful for short weeks.

Intention: Anyone who has no place to go.

Mark 9-12

Selected Lectio reading:
Mark 9: 2-8

In this reading Jesus brings his disciples to a mountain so they could pray. He transfigured his cloths and they became very white and pure. This is a part representation of Jesus bring the Messiah. He is showing that he is with God and God is with him. He did this to help his disciples to grow in their faith. This also connects to the Old Testament when Moses went to the mountain with the elders. Both Moses and Jesus become radiant looking.

I am thankful for diversity day at school.

Intention: Everyone who is hungry

Mark: 5-8

Selected Lectio reading:
Mark 5: 6-14

This reading shows one of Jesus's many miracles. In this miracle he exercised a demon from a man. Jesus preformes many miracles. Some of them involve nature, raising people from the dead, curing the sick, and banishing demons like in this reading. Jesus sometimes asked for people to spread the word but sometimes he didn't.

I am thankful for delayed starts at school

Intention: Everyone who is stressed out.