Our brother Jesus, who took up your cross for our sakes, grant us the strength to deny ourselves when you call us to, that we might not cling to our desires and false beliefs, but let go of that which prevents us from receiving what you offer, through you who died and was raised to new life and now lives in glory with the Father and Holy Spirit forever. Amen.
‘He called the crowd with his disciples and said to them, “If any wish to come after me, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”‘ – Mark 8:34