“Jesus answered them, "Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.” (Matthew 9:15) 

 Lord Jesus, every Mass we attend is a feast, for You, the Bridegroom, who is present with us. Teach our family to carry this joy with us. Help us also to have the discipline to fast so that we may love You all the more! Amen.