23/08/2026
β Dominica XXI per Annum β
Luctamini Intrare per Angustam Portam
On this Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Gospel reminds us that the path to the Kingdom calls for faith, perseverance, and a life sincerely devoted to Christ. The Lord invites us not merely to know Him, but to follow Him faithfully and to live according to His teachings.
This Sunday, we also give special attention to the cultivation of our altar servers, who generously offer their time and service at the altar of the Lord. Their ministry is a beautiful school of faith, discipline, reverence, and love for the Holy Eucharist.
May our altar servers continue to grow not only in their service at the sanctuary, but also in holiness and friendship with Christ. May they learn to serve with humble hearts, attentive minds, and joyful spirits, knowing that every act of service offered to God is precious in His sight.
Prayer for Our Altar Servers:
Heavenly Father, bless all our altar servers who faithfully serve at Your holy altar. Guide them as they grow in faith and wisdom. May their service deepen their love for the Holy Eucharist and inspire them to follow Christ throughout their lives.
Grant them perseverance in their vocation, courage in times of difficulty, and joy in serving Your Church. May they always remember that their service is an offering of love to You.
Through the intercession of Saint Tarcisius, patron of altar servers, may they remain faithful servants of Christ and His Church.
Amen.
Sancte Tarcisi, ora pro nobis.
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam.