Cheerleaders

Sometimes we feel alone.

Today’s first reading (Hebrews 12:1-4) reminds us that we are actually surrounded by many friends and cheerleaders from of old and from on high.

Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,
let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us
and persevere in running the race that lies before us
while keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus,
the leader and perfecter of faith.