Gospel, Saint, today's prayer 21 October

Today's Gospel
From the Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Luke 12,8-12.
At that time, Jesus said to his disciples: “Whoever recognizes me before men, the Son of man will also recognize him before the angels of God;
but whoever denies me before men will be denied before the angels of God.
Whoever speaks against the Son of man will be forgiven him, but whoever swears the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven.
When they lead you to synagogues, magistrates and authorities, don't worry about how to exonerate yourself or what to say;
because the Holy Spirit will teach you what to say at that moment ”.

Saint of today - Blessed Don Pino Puglisi
Blessed martyr Joseph,
you have been, by the grace of God,
indefatigable worker in his vineyard,
bold witness of the Gospel,
brother and friend of young people,
defender of the poor and oppressed.

Intercede for the Church,
for the Lord to raise up in it
generous ministers of the Gospel,
men and women capable of commitment
for true freedom, peace and the good of all.

Let us also have it
your fearless courage in rejecting evil
and any compromise with the dark powers
and criminals of men,
to remain faithful to Christ
and thus enter into the joy of his Kingdom
Amen.

Ejaculatory of the day

Blood and Water that spring from the Heart of Jesus, as a source of mercy for us, I trust in you.