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
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 1 Sam 1:9-20; Mk 1:21-28 Today’s Gospel highlights the servant authority of Christ. The text employs the word ‘authority’ twice directly. Indirectly, it also lets us understand Jesus’ authority over the unclean spirit, as can be seen in his command. In sum, it distinguishes Jesus’ authority from that of the scribes.
