Readings:
Proverbs 1: 20-33; Ps 19; James 3: 1-12; Mark 8: 27-38
God, who in generous mercy sent the Holy Spirit upon your Church in the burning fire of your love: Grant that your people may be fervent in the fellowship of the gospel, that, always abiding in you, they may be found steadfast in faith and active in service; through Jesus Christ our Lord.