Wednesday, February 22, 2012Ash Wednesday (Year B)
Wednesday, February 22

First Reading: Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
Return to the LORD, your God
First Reading (Alternate): Isaiah 58:1-12
The fast that God chooses
Psalm: Psalm 51:1-18 (Psalm 51:1-17 NRSV)
Have mercy on me, O God, according to your lovingkindness. (Ps. 51:1)
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:10
Now is the day of salvation
Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21
The practice of faith
Liturgical Color: Purple

Sunday, February 26, 2012First Sunday in Lent (Year B)
Sunday, February 26

First Reading: Genesis 9:8-17
The rainbow, sign of God's covenant
Psalm: Psalm 25:1-9 (Psalm 25:1-10 NRSV)
Your paths are love and faithfulness to those who keep your covenant. (Ps. 25:9)
Second Reading: 1 Peter 3:18-22
Saved through water
Gospel: Mark 1:9-15
The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness for forty days
Liturgical Color: Purple

Sunday, March 4, 2012Second Sunday in Lent (Year B)
Sunday, March 4

First Reading: Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16
God blesses Abraham and Sarah
Psalm: Psalm 22:22-30 (Psalm 22:23-31 NRSV)
All the ends of the earth shall remember and turn to the LORD. (Ps. 22:26)
Second Reading: Romans 4:13-25
The promise to those who share Abraham's faith
Gospel: Mark 8:31-38
The passion prediction
Liturgical Color: Purple