THE GOSPEL
Mark 1:21-28He approached her, grasped her hand, and helped her up.
Lord,
whole towns thronged to you—
with demons and sickness
needing to be healed.
In
our day
we, as well,
flock to find you.
Please, Lord, heal us too.
Take our hands.
Help us
up.
Let us take
your good news
to the broken of heart,
to the imprisoned and the weak.
THE FIRST READING
Job 7:1-4, 6-7My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle.
Months of misery,
endless nights.
Swift days,
restless
hearts.
Oh yes,
us and Job.
Our world suffers.
THE SECOND READING
1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23
I have become all things to all, to save at least some.
Make us weak
to speak to the weak.
To slaves, show us chains.
Pour your grace freely through us,
into others.
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