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Genesis 22: 1-2. 9-13. 15-18
Abraham responds in faith to God’s call, even though he cannot fully understand it.  In response, the Lord promises to bless him and his descendants.

Romans 8: 31-34
Christ died for our sake and rose from the dead.  Therefore we have nothing to fear.

Mark 9: 2-10
Jesus takes Peter, James and John up the mountain with him.  There they experience a moment that will deepen and sustain their faith.

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Genesis 9:8-15
God’s covenant after the flood is not only with Noah and humankind, but with all living creatures; and its sign is the rainbow. 

1 Peter 3: 18-22
Peter sees a comparison between the cleansing waters of the flood and the waters of baptism. 

Mark 1: 12-15
Jesus spent forty days in the wilderness with the wild animals to prepare for his public ministry. 

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Isaiah 43: 18-19. 21-22. 24-25
Isaiah reminds the people that God does not consider the past but instead seeks new ways and new deeds. 

2 Corinthians 1: 18-22
Jesus is God’s ‘Yes’ to God’s promises and we carry God’s spirit in our hearts. 

Mark 2: 1-12
The scribes cannot see new possibilities for God to intervene in people’s lives. 

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Leviticus 13: 1-2. 44-46
Once a priest has diagnosed a person with leprosy, that person is resigned as unclean and must live apart from the community. 

1 Corinthians 10: 31-11:1
Think about others, imitate Christ and glorify God in all that you do. 

Mark 1: 40-45
Jesus touches and cures a leper – regarded as an unclean person – and so doing breaks a serious religious taboo.

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Job 7: 1-4. 6-7
In his sorrows, Job finds his life a burden and a misery. 

1 Corinthians 9: 16-19. 22-23
Paul, inspired by the Gospel, is impelled to preach it everywhere. 

Mark 1: 29-39
Jesus in Galilee heals the sick and preaches in every place.

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