Gospel

Mark 10:13-16 (NRSV)

13 People were bringing little children to him in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke
sternly to them. 14But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, 'Let the little children come to
me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. 15Truly I tell you, whoever
does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it.' 16And he took them up in his arms,
laid his hands on them, and blessed them.

The Word of the Lord.

Thanks be to God.