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Isaiah 53: 10 – 11, Mark 10: 35 – 45 This Gospel has ambition, jealousy and the paradox of Christian leadership. James and John approach

Mark 10: 35–45 Gospel Summary James and John ask that when Jesus enters his glory he would grant them positions of honor and power. Jesus

Mark 10: 17–30 Gospel Summary In today’s gospel passage, the rich young man who approaches Jesus asks the universally felt human question about the possibility

Lectionary #143, Gospel: Mark 10: 17-30 “The word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit,

Genesis 2: 18 – 24, Mark 10: 2 – 16 The reading from Genesis is one of the more popular readings that couples select for their

Mark 10: 2–16 Gospel Summary Some Pharisees, wanting to involve Jesus in current controversies about divorce, ask him whether it is lawful for a husband

Mark 9: 38–43, 45, 47–48 Gospel Summary Mark’s gospel is noted for its use of plain and blunt language, and today’s gospel passage is a

Lectionary #137, Gospel: Mark 9:38-43, 45, 47-48 We rarely hear from the book of Numbers in the readings at mass; aside from New Year’s Day,

Mark 9: 30–37 Gospel Summary While journeying through Galilee, Jesus teaches his disciples and tells them that he is to be handed over to those

Mark 9: 30 – 37 This Gospel is similar to that of last Sunday when Jesus spoke of his passion. After that first mention to

Lectionary #131, Gospel: Mark 8: 27-35 The New Testament epistle today offers a text that has often been employed by Catholics in debates with Protestants

Mark 8: 27–35 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel passage gives us an account of the most critical turning-point in the public ministry of Jesus. The stage

Isaiah 35: 4 – 7a, Gospel: Mark 7: 31 – 37 Last month I wrote about prophets and the difficulties they face, this homily focuses

Mark 7: 31–37 Gospel Summary Jesus leaves the district of Tyre, and by way of Sidon goes into the district of the Decapolis. People beg

Mark 7: 1–8, 14–15, 21–23 Gospel Summary Today’s gospel reading introduces a familiar theme concerning religious observance. The Pharisees were a group of very observant

Lectionary #125, Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 “In your observance of the commandments of the Lord, your God, which I enjoin upon you, you shall

John 6: 60–69 Gospel Summary This passage brings the sixth chapter of John’s gospel to a climactic conclusion. Jesus has fed a large crowd with

John 6: 60–69 This Sunday we hear the end of what is known as the “Bread of Life” discourse of Jesus. It follows the multiplication

John 6: 51–58 Gospel Summary The eight verses that constitute today’s gospel reading represent the climax of the lengthy Bread of Life Discourse in Chapter

Lectionary #119, John 6: 51-58 “Wisdom has built her house, she has set up her seven columns; she has dressed her meat, mixed her wine,