Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Sir 4:11-19; Mk 9: 38-40 Today’s Gospel highlights that true greatness manifests itself in inclusivity. When John reported to Jesus, he might have expected Jesus to respond in a similar manner by which he was trying to prevent the man who was casting out demons in Jesus’ name. But Jesus is […]
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Sir 2:1-11; Mk 9:30-37 Today’s Gospel corrects the misunderstanding regarding discipleship. A similar correction takes place with the first passion prediction in Mark 8:31-38, where Jesus insists on his suffering against Peter’s rejection of his prediction. Through three insights, today’s Gospel clears the misunderstanding of discipleship. 1.By foretelling his passion and
Monday, February 24, 2025 Sir 1:1-10; Mk 9:14-29 Today’s Gospel highlights that we are called to nourish the spiritual gifts we have been endowed with. There is a saying that ‘we should not crawl when we can indeed fly.’ Jesus’ disappointment with his disciples’ inability to cast out the demon reflects this insight. In Mark
