Jesus Appoints the Twelve
Reflection on the Gospel of the Friday Of The Second Week In Ordinary Time (Christian Unity Week) Mark 3:13-19 Being called!.. Jesus calls the specific disciples and they come and he appointed twelve of them as his apostles with a specific task to preach and heal the people. These were the ones who were closest […]
A Multitude at the Seaside
Reflection on the Gospel of the Thursday Of The Second Week In Ordinary Time (Christian Unity Week) Mark 3:7-12 Jesus had worked miracles and healed many by now. He held in high esteem and honour. Great numbers journeyed to meet him from Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, beyond the Jordan, and the region around Tyre and Sidon […]
The Man with a Withered Hand
Reflection on the Gospel of the Wednesday Of The Second Week In Ordinary Time (Christian Unity Week) Mark 3:1-6 At present the readings are from the Gospel of Mark and we are at the beginning of Jesus’ Ministry. Mark is presenting to us, one after the other, events which stand out, events and imagery that […]
Pronouncement about the Sabbath
Reflection on the Gospel of the Tuesday Of The Second Week In Ordinary Time (Christian Unity Week) Mark 2:23-38 Let’s start this reflection with Jesus’ words to the Samaritan Women at the Well in John chapter 4, ‘a time will come and indeed it draws near and is upon you, when True Worshippers with worship […]
The Question about Fasting
Reflection on the Gospel of the Monday Of The Second Week In Ordinary Time Mark 2:18-22 The Jews had a few occasions when it was mandatory to fast, especially on the day of Atonement and this was as per the law laid by Moses and if one does not fast, one had to face consequences. […]
The Wedding at Cana
Reflection on the Gospel of the Second Sunday In Ordinary Time(Vocation Sunday) John 2:1-11 Water into Wine Something ordinary such as water was turned into rich wine… What would you have thought about this unbelievable event if you were one of the guests at the wedding? What would you think of Jesus? This event has […]
Jesus Calls Levi
Reflection on the Gospel of the Saturday Of The First Week In Ordinary Time Mark 2:13-17 Jesus begins his ministry by calling the disciples. Each of them are belong to different category and had different background. None of them are well trained or qualified or fit for his mission, still Jesus focus was on such […]
Jesus Heals a Paralytic
Reflection on the Gospel of the Friday Of The First Week In Ordinary Time Mark 2:1-12 Jesus’ healing of the paralytic is a story of hope, faith brotherly love and mercy. The neighbours or friends of the paralytic brought him despite the difficulties and crowd and made arrangements to bring him in front of Jesus. […]
Jesus Cleanses a Leper
Reflection on the Gospel of the Thursday Of The First Week In Ordinary Time Mark 1:40-45 In the Gospel of Mark, we see right from the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, Healings and Miracles, its only the end of first chapter and we see Jesus moved with compassion raises the dead and Jesus Cleansing a Leper. […]
Jesus Heals Many in Simon’s Village
Reflection on the Gospel of the Wednesday Of The First Week In Ordinary Time Mark 1:29-39 Jesus has recently set shop in Capernaum. He has gathered a small group whom He is instructing and teaching. Peter who has just joined his group, invites Jesus to his home. Peter’s actions are steeped in his encounter of […]