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| "The Calling of Saint Peter and Saint Andrew" (left), and "The Calling of Saint James and Saint John" -- by James Tissot |
FIRST
READING: Hebrews
1: 1 - 6
1
In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the
prophets;
2
but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son, whom he
appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the
world.
3
He reflects the glory of God and bears the very stamp of his nature,
upholding the universe by his word of power. When he had made
purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty
on high,
4
having become as much superior to angels as the name he has obtained
is more excellent than theirs.
5
For to what angel did God ever say, "Thou art my Son, today I
have begotten thee"? Or again, "I will be to him a father,
and he shall be to me a son"?
6
And again, when he brings the first-born into the world, he says,
"Let all God's angels worship him."
PSALM:
Psalms 97:
1 - 2, 6 - 7, 9
1
The LORD reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be
glad!
2
Clouds and thick darkness are round about him; righteousness and
justice are the foundation of his throne.
6
The heavens proclaim his righteousness; and all the peoples behold
his glory.
7
All worshipers of images are put to shame, who make their boast in
worthless idols; all gods bow down before him.
9
For thou, O LORD, art most high over all the earth; thou art exalted
far above all gods.
GOSPEL:
Mark 1:
14 - 20
14
Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the
gospel of God,
15
and saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at
hand; repent, and believe in the gospel."
16
And passing along by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the
brother of Simon casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen.
17
And Jesus said to them, "Follow me and I will make you become
fishers of men."
18
And immediately they left their nets and followed him.
19
And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zeb'edee and
John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets.
20
And immediately he called them; and they left their father Zeb'edee
in the boat with the hired servants, and followed him.
