Righteous Indignation
Do you get angry when you witness evil in our age? I certainly do. Righteous anger is actually part of an “Authentic Faith.” Today’s Gospel gives just one example of righteous anger in action on the part of our Lord, Jesus.
Letter or Spirit of the Law
The disciples of John and of the Pharisees were accustomed to fast. People came to Jesus and objected, "Why do the disciples of John and the disciples of the Pharisees fast, but your disciples do not fast?"
Made to be Whole
Gospel Reflection: MK 1:40-45 We were made to be whole and Jesus came to fix our brokenness. No, not we are not to expect every ailment or disease afflicting our…
Apostates Reject Divine Authority
Teaching With Divine Authority
Gospel Reflection -- Mark 1:21-28 Jesus Speaks with divine "authority" in today's Gospel. Who are you listening to these days when it comes to spiritual matters? Jesus's audience, including the…
God is Calling. Will You Answer the Call?
Answering the Call Authentically
Gospel Reflection -- Mark 1:14-20, Monday, January 14, 2019 Jesus and Fishermen Fisherman Answering the call John the Baptist prophesied that he "must decrease, and he must increase." In today's gospel, we read that…