First Reading: Deuteronomy 4:1-2. 6-8

By obeying God, Israel shows widsom.

Responsorial Psalm Ps 14:2-5. R. v.1

(R) The just will live in the prescence of the Lord

Second Reading: James 1:147-18. 21-22, 27

All truly valuable gifts come from above.

Gospel Acclamation: James 1:18

Alleluia, alleluia!

The Father gave us birth by his message of truth,

that we might be as the first fruits of his creation.

Alleluia!

Gospel: Mark 7:1-8. 14-15. 21-23

Jesus confronts the Pharisees, who pay only lip service to God