March 2, 2025: Saint John Maron

Jesus Christ our Lord, true High Priest, you called our father, Saint John Maron to the order of holy priesthood, ordained him a bishop, and then chose him as the first Patriarch of Antioch for our Maronite Church. Now make us worthy to remember him and to celebrate his glorious feast with prayers and hymns. With him we raise glory and thanks to you, to your Father, and to your Holy Spirit, now and for ever.

Amen.

Opening Prayer from the Divine Liturgy for Saint John Maron

Today, Sunday, March 2, 2025, is also the Sunday of the Miracle at Cana in Galilee.

O Lord, at the beginning of this holy Lent, grant us to contemplate of your signs and to sing of your glory. Look upon us in your love and have mercy on us in your goodness. We shall embrace penance and find strength in prayer, working according to your commandments of life and giving glory to the Holy Trinity, one God, now and for ever.
Amen.

Ramsho Opening Prayer from the Maronite Prayer of the Faithful for Cana Sunday.