Lent Week 3—ThursdayPsalm 43 Gen. 46:1-7, 28-34 1Corinthians 9: 1-15 Mark 6: 30-46The Psalm appointed for today pleads with God “and defend my cause against anungodly people”. And the psalm expresses “you are the God of my strength”. Psalm 43 also asks “That I may go to the altar of God to the God of… Continue reading
Lent Week 3—WednesdayPsalm 82 Genesis 45:16-28 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Mark 6:13-29 Mark 6:13-26 is a flashback to the martyrdom of John the Baptist. The chapter begins(6:6-13) with Jesus’ mission to the twelve disciples, which leads into the story of John’s martyrdom. The disciples’ successful mission reassures us that God’s work continues, even in the face… Continue reading St Mark’s Lenten Meditations From Our Members
Lent Week 3—TuesdayGenesis 45: 1-15, Psalm 78: 1-39, 1 Corinthians 7: 32-40 Mark 6:1-13Today’s readings remind us that God has a plan, and we are all part of it. How hard it is for us to remember this in our day-to-day planning and in the activities of our lives. In Genesis 45 and in Psalms… Continue reading St Mark’s Lenten Meditations From Our Members
Lent Week 3—Monday Psalm 77 Genesis 37:1-11 1 Corinthians 1:1-19 Mark 1:1-13 “For the present form of this world is passing away.” New Revised Standard Version. In the Jerusalem Bible, this verse is translated as “the world as we know it is passing away.” During this stage of the pandemic, I… Continue reading St Mark’s Lenten Meditations From Our Members
Third Sunday in Lent Isaiah 55:1-9 Psalm 63:1-8 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13: 1-9 For many of us the season of Lent is marked by the discipline of fasting. Some may give up sweets or snacks or alcohol; others give up a meal each day or week. Most of us parents remember… Continue reading St Mark’s Lenten Meditations From Our Members
The Carpenter's Nail 