Saints’ Days and Holy Days — St. Mark (April 25) (2)
Richard D. AclandO Almighty God, who for the work of the ministry and the recording of the holy gospel didst purge John Mark of youthful faults and weakness: Grant that we may abide in thy Son, the Vine, as fruitful branches, and that in love and the keeping of thy commandments we may grow up into him in all things; who with thee and the Holy Ghost liveth and reigneth, ever one God, world without end.