Category Archives: Daily Gospels

Reflection: Mk 4:1-20 In the parable of the sower there is a small detail that immediately draws our attention: lots of seeds got wasted in large quantities in a barren land. The insistence on the waste, failure, and disappointing prospects is an important element of the parable of Jesus. It reflects the reality of the […]

Reflection: Mark 16:15-18 Today the Church celebrates the feast of the conversion of Saint Paul and today is also the last day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The Gospel brings us the Mission Mandate of the Risen Christ for our reflection, prayer and action. Saul’s conversion story serves as an eye-opener for […]

Reflection: Mk 3:22-30 Today the Church celebrates the memorial of the patron saint of journalists and writers – St. Francis de Sales – a 16th century bishop and doctor of the Church. He was a religious celebrity of his time. His concern for the poor reflected in his choice of life of austerity in humility. […]