Saturday, January 17, 2026 Feast of St. Anthony, Abbot 1 Sam 9:1-4, 17-19, 10:1; Mk 2: 13-17 The feast of St. Anthony, Abbot, reminds us that the spiritual attributes of poverty, simplicity, and renunciation of worldly life are still relevant for our time and age. His life in solitude, in the quiet of the mountains, […]
Thursday, January 15, 2026 1 Sam 4:1-11; Mk 1:40-45 Today’s Gospel highlights Jesus’ compassion towards the leper. When we look into the earnest appeal of the leper as he comes to Jesus, it is clear that the leper considers Jesus as his last resort. This is why his appeal is, ‘If you wish, you can
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 1 Sam 3:1-10, 19-20; Mk 1:29-39 Today’s Gospel highlights the compassionate authority of Jesus. The Gospel shows that when Jesus had to reveal his authority, he did it in a way that highlighted the core of his person and identity. The Markan text gives his readers a typical understanding of Christ’s
