The First Sunday in Lent
Sunday, February 18, Year B

Genesis 9:8–17
Psalm 25 or 25:3–9
I Peter 3:18–22
Mark 1:9–13

Almighty God, whose blessed Son was led by the Spirit to be tempted by Satan: Come quickly to help us who are assaulted by many temptations, and, as you know the weaknesses of each of us, let each one find you mighty to save; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.