Readings of the day
First Reading: James 4:13-17
Psalm: 48 (49):2-3,6-7,8-10,11
Gospel: Mark 9:38-40
John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone driving out demons in Your name, and we tried to prevent him because he does not follow us.” Jesus replied, “Do not prevent him. There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us.
Saint of the day: Saint Polycarp, bishop and martyr