“Take up their cross”
Mark 8:34

Jesus, help me to work with you in building the kingdom of heaven.

“Let us . . . make a name for ourselves.”
Genesis 11:4

Gospel of the Day (Mark 8:34-9:1)

"whoever loses his life for my sake and that of the Gospel will save it."

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