Because of sin, sickness and death have entered the world (1), but are overcome through the resurrection of Jesus. He hears the cry of those in need (Ps), healing the sick and raising the dead to life (3). He made himself poor that we might become rich (2). Wis 1:13–15; 2:23–24 Ps 30:2, 4–6, 11–13 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13–15 Mk 5:21–43 or 5:21–24, 35b–43