A READING FROM THE FIRST LETTER OF SAINT PETER
(My son, Mark, sends his greetings.)
All wrap yourselves in humility to be servants of each other,
because God refuses the proud
and will always favour the humble.
Bow down, then, before the power of God now,
and he will raise you up on the appointed day;
unload all your worries on to him,
since he is looking after you.
Be calm but vigilant,
because your enemy the devil is prowling round like a roaring lion,
looking for someone to eat.
Stand up to him,
strong in faith
and in the knowledge
that your brothers all over the world
are suffering the same things.
You will have to suffer only for a little while:
the God of all grace
who called you to eternal glory in Christ
will see that all is well again:
he will confirm strengthen and support you.
His power lasts for ever and ever.
Amen.
I write these few words to you through Silvanus,
who is a brother I know I can trust,
to encourage you never to let this true grace of God
to which I bear witness.
Your sister in Babylon,
who is with you among the chosen,
sends you greetings;
so does my son, Mark.
Greet one another with a kiss of love.
Peace to you all who are in Christ.
The word of the Lord.
R.) Thanks be to God.
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