In Advent the Church begins to read from Mark’s gospel at Sunday Eucharist, the Cycle B readings. Plan early. Form bible study groups in your parish or congregation. These two books are all you need to reflect on Mark’s gospel together. Mark’s Gospel: the Whole Story is a short (88 pages) and very readable introduction toContinue reading “Plan Early for Advent andExplore the Gospel of Mark”
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Holy Women Mother’s Day Gifts
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Gospel Reflection for November 14, 2021 – 33rd Sunday Ordinary Time
Scripture Readings: Daniel 12.1-3; Hebrews 10.11-14, 18 ;Mark 13.24-32 Jesus spoke to his disciples about the coming of the Son of Man. “In those days after trials of every kind, the sun will grow dark. The moon will have no light. The stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of heaven will be shaken.Continue reading “Gospel Reflection for November 14, 2021 – 33rd Sunday Ordinary Time”
Gospel Reflection for November 7, 2021 – 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time
Sunday Readings: 1 Kings 17.10-16; Hebrews 9.24-28; Matthew 12.38-44 “Jesus observed people putting money into the collection box. Many rich people put in large amounts of money. One poor widow came and dropped in two small copper coins, worth about a penny each. Jesus called his disciples. ‘I want you to observe that this poor widow gaveContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for November 7, 2021 – 32nd Sunday Ordinary Time”
Gospel Reflection for October 31, 2021 – 31st Sunday Ordinary Time
Sunday Readings: Deuteronomy 6.2-6; Hebrews 7.23-28; Mark 12.28-34 A scribe asked Jesus, “What is the greatest of all the commandments?” Jesus answered, “The greatest of all the commandments is ‘Hear, O Israel! The Holy One your God is God alone. Therefore, love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, withContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for October 31, 2021 – 31st Sunday Ordinary Time”
Gospel Reflection for October 24, 2021 – 30th Sunday Ordinary Time
Sunday Readings: Jeremiah 31.7-9; Hebrews 5.1-6; Mark 10.46-52 “Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus) was sitting by the road. When he heard that Jesus of Nazareth was coming, he began to shout, “Jesus! Son of David! Have mercy on me!”… Jesus said to him, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to him, “Master, I wantContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for October 24, 2021 – 30th Sunday Ordinary Time”
Gospel Reflection for October 17, 2021 – 29th Sunday Ordinary Time
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 53.10-11; Hebrews 4.14-16; Mark 10.35-45 James and John, the sons of Zebedee, asked Jesus, “Teacher, we want you to do for us whatever we ask of you.” Jesus said, “What is it you want me to do for you?” “When you sit on your throne in your glorious kingdom, we want toContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for October 17, 2021 – 29th Sunday Ordinary Time”
Gospel Reflection for October 3, 2021 – 27th Sunday Ordinary Time
Sunday Readings: Genesis 2.18-24; Hebrews 2.9-11; Mark 10.2-12 Some Pharisees asked Jesus a question as a test. “Tell us, does the Law allow a husband to divorce his wife?” Jesus replied, “What law did Moses give you?” A Pharisee answered, “Moses gave permission for a husband to write a divorce notice and send his wife away.” Jesus said, “Moses wroteContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for October 3, 2021 – 27th Sunday Ordinary Time”
Gospel Reflection for September 26, 2021 – 26th Sunday Ordinary Time
Sunday Readings: Numbers 11.25-29; James 5.1-6; Mark 9.38-48 “Whoever is not against us is for us.” – Mark 9.40 This Sunday the disciple John raises a question about who can act in Jesus’ name. “Teacher, someone is casting out demons in your name.” John admits that he and the other disciples stopped the man. He was not one of theirContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for September 26, 2021 – 26th Sunday Ordinary Time”
Gospel Reflection for September 12, 2021 – 24th Sunday Ordinary Time
Sunday Readings: Isaiah 50.5-9 James 2.14-18 Mark 8.27-35ho do you say that I am? Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter replied, “You are the Messiah.” Then Jesus sternly ordered his disciples not to tell anyone about him. He began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, be rejectedContinue reading “Gospel Reflection for September 12, 2021 – 24th Sunday Ordinary Time”
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