Thursday, June 4, 2026 2 Tim 2: 8-15; Mk 12: 28-34 Today’s Gospel highlights Jesus’ teaching on love of God and love of neighbor. We can understand Jesus’ teaching in three steps. The Primacy of God: The first commandment that establishes the primacy of God comes from Deuteronomy 6:4-5. God is one, and there is no […]
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 2 Tim 1: 1-3, 6-12; Mk 12: 18-27 Today’s Gospel highlights Jesus’ teaching on the ‘Living God’ and resurrection. The Sadducees, who do not believe in resurrection, present a hypothetical case of Levirate marriage (the practice of marrying the widow of his diseased brother to continue the brother’s lineage and to
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 2 Pet 3: 12-15a, 17-18; Mk 12: 13-17 Today’s Gospel highlights Jesus’ use of speech to enlighten and educate his listeners. It is interesting to note that the Pharisees and Herodians joined hands to trap Jesus. Historically, the Pharisees opposed the Roman occupation and resented paying taxes to Rome. On the
