A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark.

John said to Jesus, “Teacher, we saw someone using your name to expel demons, and we tried to stop it since this person was not part of our company.”  Jesus said in reply, “Do not try to stop it.  No one who performs a miracle using my name can speak ill of me soon thereafter! Anyone who is not against us is with us.  Anyone who gives you a cup of water in my name because you belong to the Messiah will certainly not go without a reward.

The Good News as spoken through Mark.