THE GOSPEL
Mark 4:26-34To what shall we compare the kingdom of God, or what parable can we use for it? It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground
O,
like
the tiny
mustard plant,
give us your roots.
Dig down deep in our souls,
storm into our hearts and minds.
Grow into so large a plant
that all of our actions
all of our ideas,
all our loves
and selves
nestle
and shelter
in your branches.
THE FIRST READING
Ezekiel 17:22-24
Thus says the Lord GOD: I, too, will take from the crest of the cedar, from its topmost branches tear off a tender shoot, and plant it on a high and lofty mountain;
Lord God,
Please take our topmost branches.
Cleanse the tender shoot
of our hearts.
Do your
wondrous works.
Let us put forth fruit
and branches
that sweep
the sky.
Let birds of every kind dwell there,
every winged thing in the
shade of their
boughs.
THE SECOND READING
2 Corinthians 5:6-10
Therefore, we aspire to please him,whether we are at home or away.
Lord,
whether we dwell at home or away
guide our steps to your way.
Fill us with courage,
walking by faith,
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