First Sunday of Lent

February 18, 2024

The Gospel of Saint Mark 1:9-15 1:9 And it came to pass, in those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee, and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 1:10 And forthwith coming up out of he water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit as a dove descending, and remaining on him. 1:11 And there came a voice from heaven: Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. 1:12 And immediately the Spirit drove him out into the desert. 1:13 And he was in the desert forty days and forty nights, and was tempted by Satan; and he was with beasts, and the angels ministered to him. 1:14 And after that John was delivered up, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 1:15 And saying: The time is accomplished, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent, and believe the gospel