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St. John's Bible in cases on the lower level of Library. Photo credit: Matt Blaine[/caption]
Today is Ash Wednesday and the St. John's Bible pages have been turned to reflect two Lenten related readings from the bible.
One is from the Old Testament, Isaiah 58:6-7
6 Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover them, and not to hide yourself from your own kin?
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St. John's Bible. Page open to beginning of Mark's Gospel. Photo Credit: Matt Blaine[/caption]
The other is from the New Testament, Gospel of