Scripture Readings

THE COLLECT

O God, because without you we are not able to please you, mercifully grant that your Holy Spirit may in all things direct and rule our hearts; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

THE OLD TESTAMENT:
Isaiah 50:4-9a

THE RESPONSE:
Psalm 116:1-8

THE EPISTLE:
James 3:1-12

THE GOSPEL:
Mark 8:27-38

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