Supplication for all the holy ones and also for me

October 27, 2016 6:00 am

“With all prayer and supplication, pray at every opportunity in the Spirit. To that end, be watchful with all perseverance and supplication for all the holy ones and also for me, that speech may be given me to open my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Gospel for which I am an ambassador in chains, so that I may have the courage to speak as I must.” (EPH 6: 18-20)

So talented and chosen by Our Lord, especially for his mission to proclaim the Gospel to pagans, St. Paul asked for “supplication for all the holy ones and also for me, that speech may be given me to open my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Gospel.” St. Paul knew that behind every preacher is prayer. Not only his prayer, but also many others—“with all prayer and supplication, pray at every opportunity in the Spirit”—because He is the One who comes when He is called and helps preachers to bring proper words to support God’s children.

“Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Gospel Acclamation)

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