Sacred time serves the needs of human societyJan 21, 2025
The gospel reading from Mark 2:23-28 prompts me to reflect upon sacred time. Is not all time sacred? Indeed. But still, the notion of sabbath, a time that is set apart, does have value. Read more
Confidence in JesusJan 16, 2025
Today’s gospel from Mark 1:40-45 is about Jesus curing a leper. It is interesting to note that, according to Mark, this incident takes place very early in Jesus’ ministry. Read more
This teaching will always be startling and newJan 14, 2025
Central to today’s gospel text from Mark 1:21-28 is Jesus’ teaching even though we are not informed as to what Jesus taught! Nevertheless, the story tells of how Jesus and his disciples arrived at Capernaum. Read more
Jesus will bring us safely homeJan 08, 2025
The apostles had just been with Jesus as he was teaching the great crowd and then fed them all beginning with the few loaves and fish that one boy offered. Read more
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