Wednesday, February 4, 2026 2 Sam 24:2, 9-17; Mk 6:1-6 In today’s Gospel, Jesus struggles with the lack of faith of his own villagers. Referring to Jesus’ friends and relatives, the Gospel reads that ‘they took offense at Jesus.’ Hence, the word ‘offense’ calls for our reflection. 1. Offense as Disparaging Jesus’ Origins: Jesus encounters resistance […]
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 2 Sam 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30-19:3; Mk 5:21-43 Today’s Gospel highlights the great faith of Jairus and the woman with hemorrhages. Both Jairus and the woman with hemorrhages seem to have different backgrounds. As a synagogue leader, Jairus appears to be a respected public figure. However, the man sets aside his
Sunday, February 1, 2026 Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Zeph 2:3, 3:12-13; 1 Cor 1:26-31; Mt 5:1-12 The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time invites us to reflect on the blessedness of Christian life. The three readings of the day orient us toward leading a blessed Christian life. The first reading from the Book of Zephaniah reflects the
