Scripture Dismissal May the joy of the Spirit fill our lives. Alleluia! Alleluia! May God bless us in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John (12:24-26) Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you for certain that a grain of wheat that falls on the ground will never be more than one grain unless it dies. Collect St Charles Lwanga was part of a group of boys and young people killed by a brutal king in Uganda. Let us pray that we will be strong in faith. (pause) In difficult times, O God, help us to be calm and to trust in you. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. TUESDAY SAINT CHARLES LWANGA AND COMPANIONS 3 JUNE 2025 Response Jesus talks about “giving our lives” to produce lots of good, like the grain of wheat needing to die before it produces lots of wheat. This does not mean we have to actually die, instead, we might find that part of our life changes when we start to selflessly help others. With your class, brainstorm some ways you could “give of yourself” to benefit others this week. Sometimes they might not be the most enjoyable or fun things to do, but in doing that little action, you will be making a big difference. But if it dies, it will produce lots of wheat. If you love your life, you will lose it. If you give it up in this world, you will be given eternal life. If you serve me, you must go with me. My servants will be with me wherever I am. If you serve me, my Father will honour you.” The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. 90
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