Readings for this week:

• Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 and Psalm 15  •
• James 1:17-27  •
• Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

O God, Wisdom of the universe,
you bear the pain of your people.
Grant us the gift of wisdom,
that we may discern your way
and live justly and graciously
amid the struggles of this world. Amen.