PRAYER OF THE DAY

P:  Let us pray,

C:  O God, our teacher and guide, you draw us to yourself and welcome us as beloved children. Help us to lay aside all envy and selfish ambition, that we may walk in your ways of wisdom and understanding as servants of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.

Amen.

First Reading: Jeremiah 11:18-20

Psalm: 54

Second Reading: James 3:13—4:3, 7-8a

Gospel: Mark 9:30-37

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