Saturday, January 24, 2026 2 Sam 1:1-4, 11-12, 19, 23-27; Mk 3:20-21 Today’s Gospel highlights the struggles in understanding Jesus. The text presents that because the crowd started gathering around Jesus so intensely, he and his disciples could not even eat. While Jesus’ popularity could have been a matter of pride for his family members, […]
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
