O God, by your name save me, and by your might defend my cause (Psalm 54:3).
Liturgical day: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings: Wisdom 2:12-20, Psalm 54, James 3:16–4:3, Mark 9:30-37
Prayer:
What areas in life do you feel need better integration?
Has anything in Scripture ever annoyed you?
Are there any Gospel values that you feel are misunderstood?