Today is Tuesday January 26, 2016Memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops

A Reading from Second Timothy 2 Tm 1:1-8

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life which is in Christ Jesus, [2] To Timothy, my beloved child:

Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord.

[3] I thank God whom I serve with a clear conscience, as did my fathers, when I remember you constantly in my prayers.

[4] As I remember your tears, I long night and day to see you, that I may be filled with joy. [5] I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lo'is and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you. [6] Hence I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of my hands; [7] for God did not give us a spirit of timidity but a spirit of power and love and self-control. [8] Do not be ashamed then of testifying to our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel in the power of God,

The Word of the Lord.

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From Psalm 96 PS 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 7-8a, 10

R. Proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations.

Sing to the LORD a new song;sing to the LORD, all you lands.Sing to the LORD; bless his name.

R. Proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations.

Announce his salvation, day after day.Tell his glory among the nations;among all peoples, his wondrous deeds.

R. Proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations.

Give to the LORD, you families of nations,give to the LORD glory and praise;give to the LORD the glory due his name!

R. Proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations.

Say among the nations: The LORD is king.He has made the world firm, not to be moved;he governs the peoples with equity.

R. Proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations.

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A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark Mk 3:31-35

The mother of Jesus and his brothers arrived at the house; and standing outside they sent to him and called him.

[32] And a crowd was sitting about him; and they said to him, "Your mother and your brothers are outside, asking for you." [33] And he replied, "Who are my mother and my brothers?"

[34] And looking around on those who sat about him, he said, "Here are my mother and my brothers! [35] Whoever does the will of God is my brother, and sister, and mother."

The Gospel of the Lord.