5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Christy .. on 2/02/21

My Dear People, 

We continue the readings of Mark’s Gospel dealing with the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.  In last week’s gospel, Jesus performed the first exorcism. This is directly followed by the first physical healing—another visible manifestation of the presence of the kingdom. The Gospels explain illness being closely ... Read More »

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021

Posted by Christy .. on 2/02/21

My Dear People, 

First, I want to congratulate all the ones who are receiving First Communion today. May Jesus bless you especially on this day, and may Jesus in the Eucharist strengthen and guide you  your whole life. 

The call of the first disciples is followed by Jesus’ first ... Read More »

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021

Posted by Christy .. on 2/02/21

My Dear People, 

The end of John the Baptist’s public ministry signals the beginning of that of Jesus. The mission of the precursor—to “prepare the way” for the Son of God—has been accomplished, and Jesus has been anointed for his own mission by the Holy Spirit. Jesus now begins ... Read More »

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 2021

Posted by Christy .. on 2/02/21

My Dear People,

As we begin ordinary Time, the readings of the Gospel concentrate on Jesus initially recruiting His first disciples. The situation begins with John and two of his disciples. John points out to them the Messiah. John was standing with the two disciples and they see ... Read More »