Today’s Prayers
Saturday, November 21, 2026Change date
Memorial · The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
About today
The Presentation of Mary on 21 November is an ancient memorial of her belonging to God from childhood. The Gospels do not describe the scene; the Church simply rejoices that the Mother of the Lord was given, wholly, from the first. Dedication is older than our plans for a child; Mary is first a gift, then a Mother. Ask today for a life presented, not withheld, and for households that can dedicate a child to the One who first dedicated himself to us.
Original – Prayer on Fire.
Verse of the day
Now some of the Sadducees, who deny that there is a resurrection, approached him. And they questioned him, saying: “Teacher, Moses wrote for us: If any man’s brother will have died, having a wife, and if he does not have any children, then his brother should take her as his wife, and he should raise up offspring for his brother.
Luke 20:27–28
Intentions
For Mary and Dewey as they prepare for their upcoming wedding, may the Holy Spirit be with them and help grow their love for one another through Holy Matrimony.
Lord, hear our prayer.
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