Today’s Prayers
Monday, December 28, 2026Change date
Feast · The Holy Innocents, Martyrs
About today
Herod’s rage against the Child fell on the boys of Bethlehem. The Church names them martyrs: they died for Christ before they could speak his Name. Their feast on 28 December will not let Christmas become sentimental or safe. They are the first fruits of a kingdom Herod could not kill. Rachel still weeps, and the Church still prays. Ask today for the protection of children, for an end to the slaughter of the small, and for a King who reigns from a manger, not from fear.
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Verse of the day
After they had gone away, behold, an Angel of the Lord appeared in sleep to Joseph, saying: “Rise up, and take the boy and his mother, and flee into Egypt. And remain there until I tell you. For it will happen that Herod will seek the boy to destroy him.”
Matthew 2:13
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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