Luke 1:46-55 (NRSV): Mary’s Song of Praise 46 And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, 47     and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for heContinue reading

Luke 17:11-19 (NRSV): Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers 11 On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. 12 As he entered a village,Continue reading

Mark 12:38-44: Jesus Denounces the Scribes 38 As he taught, he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and toContinue reading

Ruth 1:15-18 15 So she said, “See, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.” 16 ButContinue reading

Luke 4:16-20 (NRSV): 16 When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the sabbath day, as wasContinue reading

Isaiah 52:13, 53:1-8, 11 (NRSV) 13 See, my servant shall prosper; he shall be exalted and lifted up, and shall be very high. 1 Who has believedContinue reading

Mark 10:17-25 (NRSV): The Rich Man As he was setting out on a journey, a man ran up and knelt before him, and asked him,Continue reading

Mark 10:2-14: 2 Some Pharisees came, and to test him they asked, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?” 3 He answeredContinue reading

James 5:13-16 (NRSV):  13 Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. 14 Are any amongContinue reading

Mark 9:30-37 (NRSV): 30 They went on from there and passed through Galilee. He did not want anyone to know it; 31 for he wasContinue reading