Sunday, February 4, 2024

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Comfort for the Sorrowful (B) 74
Key Passage
That evening, at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons. And the whole city was gathered around the door. And he cured many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out many demons. (Mark 1:32–34a)
Questions
Adults: When have you felt the sadness of Job? When have you felt the joy of those who witnessed the healing works of Jesus?
Children: What could you do this week to comfort someone who is sad?

Readings

First Reading • Job's First Reply
Job 7:1-4, 6-7 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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Psalm
Psalms 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Second Reading • Paul's Recompense
1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
Gospel • Cure of Peter's Mother in Law and Other Miracles
Mark 1:29-39 (NRSVCE | GNT | MSG | NLT | NRSVACE)
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