Sunday Scripture readings, Feb. 21, 2021: First Sunday of Lent
1) Gn 9:8-15
Psalm 25:4-9
2) 1 Pt 3:18-22
Gospel: Mk 1:12-15
Lent is God's ongoing offering of a new beginning
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And when people fast from media overload,...
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