First Reading
Isaiah 50:5-9a
The suffering servant of Yahweh is assured of God’s help.

Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 116:1-2,3-4,5-6,8-9
A prayer of praise to God for his salvation

Second Reading
James 2:14-18
James teaches that faith must be demonstrated in one’s works.

Gospel Reading
Mark 8:27-35
Peter declares that Jesus is the Christ, and Jesus teaches that those who would follow him must take up his or her cross.