Jesus said, “For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.” Mark 10.45 Jesus calls his disciples together when he hears the rest complaining about James and John seeking status. He defines himself as one who serves, who gives his life to […]
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“Gold On The Ceiling,” The Black Keys, El Camino, Nonesuch Records Gospel Reflection for October 14th, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Spending our energy protecting fame, wealth, or material possessions can distract us from the people and experiences that are truly important. Jesus tries to help the rich young man in Sunday’s gospel understand that,
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Jesus said, “How hard for those trusting riches to enter the kingdom of God.” Mark 10.24 In his lifetime, Jesus was an itinerant preacher, who possessed no belongings and owned no home. Jesus sent his disciples out in the same way—with no food, money, bags, or second tunic. Christians for whom Mark writes in A.D.
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Some Pharisees ask Jesus if the Law allows for a man to divorce his wife. Jesus said, “But from the beginning of creation, God made them male and female, and for this reason men and women leave their fathers and mothers and the two become one. They are no longer two but one. Let no
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“I Won’t Give Up,” Jason Mraz, Love is a Four Letter Word, Atlantic Records Gospel Reflection for October 7, 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus’ words about divorce can be difficult to understand for those of us who have experienced divorces in our families. As we explore what this means to us today, we know
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“Shake It Out,” Florence + the Machine, Ceremonials, Island Records Gospel Reflection for September 30, 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus asks his followers to leave behind the things that hold them back and welcome those who heal in his name. Leaving behind bad habits or negative influences can seem almost as hard as losing
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John told Jesus about trying to stop a man, who was not a disciple, from casting out demons in Jesus’ name. Jesus responded, “Do not stop him. No one who does a deed of power in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. Whoever is not against us is for
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Jesus took a little child and stood the child among them. Jesus took the child in his arms and said, “Whoever welcomes one such child in my name welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes not me, but the one who sent me.” Mark 9.36-37 In the ancient world children were invisible, non-people of
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Jesus asks, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter answers, “You are the Messiah.” Mark 8.29 “Who do you say that I am?” Jesus asks his disciples in this Sunday’s gospel. The disciples are the people whom Mark most fully characterizes in his gospel. They follow Jesus without hesitating when he calls them from
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Jesus called the crowd to him and said, “Listen to me, all of you, and understand. Nothing that enters into a person from outside can make a person impure; it is the things that come out that defile.” John 7.14-15 Jesus is breaking down the wall of the law that protects Jewish identity. Jesus declares
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