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Day 37–April 1

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina  format.

Today’s reading

Mark 15:1-20

Prayer Thought

Lord  you were mocked and beaten unjustly for me. Please give me the courage to stand for you in my relatively easy station in life. Give me , I pray, ways to stand for you. Amen

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Day 36–March 31

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina  format.

Today’s reading

Mark 14:66-72

Prayer Thought

Lord we all have times that we deny you in our own way. May these times be used as time of purging and strengthening of our faith and resolve. Amen

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Day 35–March 30

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina  format.

Today’s reading

Mark 14:43-65

Prayer Thought

In the midst of treachery and betrayal no one could find fault with you. Through your grace push us to live lives that are honoring to your sacrifice. Amen

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Day 34–March 28

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina  format.

Today’s reading

Mark 14:27-42

Prayer Thought

Lord may you keep us ever mindful of the weakness of our flesh and our dependence on your strength and grace. Amen

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Day 32–March 27

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina  format.

Today’s reading

Mark 14:1-26

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Day 31–March 25

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina  format.

Today’s reading

Mark 13:1-13

Prayer Thought

Lord place in me the courage and strength to build the temple that you want me to build. May my faith in you be strong and enduring. Amen

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Day 30–March 24

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina  format.

Today’s reading

Mark 12:35-44

Prayer Thought

Lord give me the wisdom to discern between big words and real spirituality.May I be surrounded by people of pure motive. Amen

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Day 29–March 23

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina  format.

Today’s reading

Mark 12:18-34

Prayer Thought

O Son of God, do a miracle for me and change my heart. Thy having taken flesh to redeem me was more difficult than to transform my wickedness. Amen

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Day 28—March 21

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina  format.

Today’s reading

Mark 12:1-17

Prayer Thought

Lord give us the wisdom to confront live past the trickery of this world. Give us the grace ti be productive in the midst of a world that so often seeks destruction. Amen

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Day 27–Mark 11:12-33

Mark in Forty Days

This year I am reading through the Gospel of Mark during the forty days of Lent. My suggested plan is that you do these readings in Lectio Divina  format.

Today’s reading

Mark 11:12-33

Prayer Thought

Teach us, dear Lord, to number our days
That we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Oh, satisfy us early with Thy mercy
That we may rejoice and be glad all of our days.
And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us.
And establish Thou the work of our hands
And let the beauty of the Lord be upon us
And establish Thou the work of our hands dear Lord

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