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Reading I: Genesis 9:8-15
Responsorial Psalm: 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9
Reading II: 1 Peter 3:18-22
Gospel: Mark 1:12-15

O Lord, heal us.

(Introductory Prayers)

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THE GOSPEL

Mark 1:12-15

The Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert.

Drawn
to the desert
 by the Holy Spirit.

And
tempted!

His only food,
 the will of the Father. 

Jesus,
Let your surrender summon us also,
 to your revolution of tenderness.
Let it be our life-giving
 food for the
  fast.


THE FIRST READING

Genesis 9:8-15

   I set my bow in the clouds to serve as a sign

 A promise of love,
the rainbow
sign.

Stretching the heavens,
 grazing the
 earth.

Its hues
garnishing all living things.

Thank you, dear Lord:
for earth, for skies, for rainbows
 and for every living creature
under the sun.

And thanks
for your promise
that you will
hold us

 in your loving arms
forever.


THE SECOND READING

1 Peter 3:18-22

Put to death in the flesh, he was brought to life in the Spirit.

Holy Spirit,
help us 
to
 empty
  ourselves.

Our
Lenten task is
  to make room for you.


Anne Osdieck         
Art by Martin Erspamer, OSB
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