We humbly implore your majesty, O Lord, that as the Paschal festival draws nearer we may prepare ourselves with ever greater devotion to celebrate the mystery of the death and resurrection of our Lord; through the same Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen
(From the Bergamo Sacramentary)

1 Those who trust in the Lord are as secure as Mount Zion;
they will not be defeated but will endure forever.
2 Just as the mountains surround Jerusalem,
so the Lord surrounds his people, both now and forever.
3 The wicked will not rule the land of the godly,
for then the godly might be tempted to do wrong.
4 O Lord, do good to those who are good,
whose hearts are in tune with you.
5 But banish those who turn to crooked ways, O Lord.
Take them away with those who do evil.
Psalm 125 New International Version

Readings for today from the Daily Lectionary
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Exodus 1:6-22 – 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 - Mark 8:27-9:1