Date: February 15, 2009
First Reading (Leviticus 13: 1–2, 45–46)
A reading from the book of Leviticus.
The Lord stated to Moses and Aaron, "If some has a boil, an inflammation or a sore on his skin which could develop into leprosy, he must be brought to Aaron the priest, or to one of the priests, his descendants. A person infected with leprosy must wear torn clothing and leave his hair uncombed; he must cover his upper lip and cry, "Unclean, unclean." As along as the disease lasts he must be unclean; and therefore he must live away from others: he must live outside the camp.
Second Reading (1 Corinthians: 10:31 – 11:1)
A reading from the first letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians.
Brothers and sisters: Whether you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do it for the glory of God. Give no offense to the Jews, or to the Greeks, or to the Church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything. I do not seek my own interest, but that if many, this is: that they be saved. Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ.
Gospel (Mark 1: 40–45)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
A leper came to Jesus and implored him, "If you so will, you can make me clean." Moved with pity, Jesus stretch out his hand and touched him, saying, "I will; be clean." The leprosy left the man once and he was made clean. As Jesus sent the man away, he sternly warned him, "Do not tell anybody about this, but go and show yourself to the priest and for the cleansing bring the offering order by Moses; in this way you will make your declaration." However, in spite of Jesus' warning, as soon as the man went out, he began spreading the news everywhere, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter any town. But even though Jesus stayed in rural areas, people came to him from everywhere.
First Reading (Leviticus 13: 1–2, 45–46)
A reading from the book of Leviticus.
The Lord stated to Moses and Aaron, "If some has a boil, an inflammation or a sore on his skin which could develop into leprosy, he must be brought to Aaron the priest, or to one of the priests, his descendants. A person infected with leprosy must wear torn clothing and leave his hair uncombed; he must cover his upper lip and cry, "Unclean, unclean." As along as the disease lasts he must be unclean; and therefore he must live away from others: he must live outside the camp.
Second Reading (1 Corinthians: 10:31 – 11:1)
A reading from the first letter of Saint Paul to the Corinthians.
Brothers and sisters: Whether you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do it for the glory of God. Give no offense to the Jews, or to the Greeks, or to the Church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything. I do not seek my own interest, but that if many, this is: that they be saved. Follow my example as I follow the example of Christ.
Gospel (Mark 1: 40–45)
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Mark.
A leper came to Jesus and implored him, "If you so will, you can make me clean." Moved with pity, Jesus stretch out his hand and touched him, saying, "I will; be clean." The leprosy left the man once and he was made clean. As Jesus sent the man away, he sternly warned him, "Do not tell anybody about this, but go and show yourself to the priest and for the cleansing bring the offering order by Moses; in this way you will make your declaration." However, in spite of Jesus' warning, as soon as the man went out, he began spreading the news everywhere, so that Jesus could no longer openly enter any town. But even though Jesus stayed in rural areas, people came to him from everywhere.
The Responsorial Psalm is unavailable on this day.
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