Friday, February 6, 2026 Sir 47:2-11; Mk 6:14-29 Today’s Gospel highlights the integral role that conscience plays in our moral formation. The text presents two prominent characters: John the Baptist and King Herod. It is important to note that Herod was forced to think of John when Jesus came, representing the very values that the […]
Thursday, February 5, 2026 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; Mk 6:7-13 Today’s Gospel highlights Jesus sending his disciples into mission. Before sending them out on mission, Jesus instructs his disciples not to carry food, sack, or money. Why would Jesus forbid his disciples from carrying things that are otherwise essential for their mission? In forbidding his
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
