Servant Authority!
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 1 Sam 1:9-20; Mk 1:21-28 Today’s Gospel highlights the servant authority of Christ. The text employs the word ‘authority’ twice directly. Indirectly, it also lets us understand Jesus’ authority over the unclean spirit, as can be seen in his command. In sum, it distinguishes Jesus’ authority from that of the scribes. […]