Thursday, January 22, 2026 1 Sam 18:6-9, 19:1-7; Mk 3: 7-12 Today’s Gospel highlights people’s faith in Jesus. The text highlights the large crowd that gathers around Jesus from regions like Galilee, Judea, Jerusalem, Idumea, Jordan, Tyre, and Sidon. The mention of these towns and people from them all thronging Jesus presents a lot to […]
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 1 Sam 16:1-13; Mk 2:23-28 Today’s Gospel highlights Jesus’ teaching on the religious tradition of fasting. As we begin to read the text, just as the Pharisees accuse, it looks as if Jesus approves of his disciples violating the law of fasting on the Sabbath. However, if we read the text
Monday, January 19, 2026 1 Sam 15:16-23; Mk 2:18-22 Today’s Gospel highlights the newness that Christ brings about in our lives. In Jesus’ time, fasting was a well-established religious practice. The Pharisees fasted as a sign of devotion. John’s disciples fasted as a sign of preparation for the coming of the Messiah. Now, by asking
