Monthly Archives: February 2015

Value of Community

Posted on February 8, 2015 by sstyves

Job and his friends are having an intense conversation in today’s first reading. Psalm 147 also extols the value of a community, one that sings praises to our God who heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. In Mark’s … Continue reading →

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Who Touched Me?

Posted on February 3, 2015 by sstyves

In the Gospel reading today, the courageous woman reaches out and touches the cloak of Christ. This marvelous story is placed in between the telling of another bold man in need whose daughter is dying. These two stories involve people … Continue reading →

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With Authority

Posted on February 1, 2015 by sstyves

The Gospel today is short and blunt. Mark does not ever really couch his writings in poetry or prose. He gets to the point, and often abruptly. In the first chapter, Jesus enters the synagogue and begins to teach, astounding … Continue reading →

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