Readings:
Jer 20:7-9: The word of the Lord God has meant derision for me.
Ps 62:2-6, 8-9: R. My soul is thirsting for you, O Lord my God.
Rom 12:1-2: May you present your bodies as a living sacrifice.
Alleluia, alleluia! May the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ enlighten the eyes of our heart that we might see how great is the hope to which we are called. Alleluia! (Cf Eph 1:17-18)
Mt 16:21-27: Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself.