St Mark, Evangelist

First Reading: 1 Peter 5.5b-14: Be firm in your faith

Responsorial Psalm: 89.1-2, 5-6, 15-16 (R. 1a) 

Response:

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 Second Reading: Ephesians 4.7-16: Christ’s gifts: some would be evangelists

Gospel Acclamation:

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Gospel: Mark 16.15-20: The commandment to preach the gospel

Reflection:

Father Stuart's reflection for the feast of our patron, St Mark.

Motet: Deus, qui beatum Marcum – Giovanni Bassano (c.1561-1617)

From Venice Preserved (Gaudeamus CDGAU122)

Translation:
O God, who blessed Mark, your Evangelist,
with the grace of preaching the gospel:
grant us that we may follow his instructions
and profit by his teaching and be defended by his prayers.
Alleluia.

Angus Gordon