Catholic Reflection

In today’s Gospel, Jesus sends the Twelve out two by two, giving them authority over unclean spirits and instructing them to travel with almost nothing, no bread, no money, no extra tunic. This moment reveals the very heart of Christian discipleship: mission rooted in trust, simplicity, and dependence on God. First, Jesus sends them two … Read more

A prophet is not without honour, except in his own country. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In today’s Gospel, Jesus returns to His hometown of Nazareth. This should have been a moment of joy and welcome. After all, these were His people, the ones who knew Him as a child, who had seen Him … Read more

“Little girl, I say to you, arise.” Mark 5:21–43 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today’s Gospel draws us into one of the most moving encounters with the living power of Jesus. Saint Mark presents two miracles woven into one story, and together they reveal not only what Jesus can do, but who He is and how … Read more

“My eyes have seen your salvation.” Today’s Gospel brings us into the heart of the Temple in Jerusalem, a place of prayer, sacrifice, and expectation. Mary and Joseph come in quiet obedience to the Law of Moses. There is nothing outwardly extraordinary about them: a young couple, poor enough to offer two turtledoves, carrying a small … Read more

Holy Gospel Reflection Matthew 5: 1 – 12a Beloved in Christ, The Lord, seeing the crowds, ascends the mountain. This ascent is not without meaning. As Saint Augustine teaches, the mountain signifies the height of divine wisdom, from which Christ, the true Lawgiver, proclaims not a law written on stone, but one inscribed upon the … Read more

“Who then is this, that even wind and sea obey him?” Gospel Reflection Mark 4:35–41 Evening had come. The day was ending. The disciples were tired. And it is precisely then that Jesus says something unexpected:“Let us go across to the other side.” This is often how faith works. Just when we think the day … Read more

Mark 4:26–34 “A man scatters seed, and while he sleeps it grows, he knows not how.” In today’s Gospel, Jesus reveals a profound truth about the Kingdom of God using simple images drawn from everyday life: seeds, soil, growth, and harvest. These parables remind us that God’s work in the world and in our hearts … Read more

Gospel Reflection & Teaching From the Holy Gospel according to Mark (4:21–25)“A lamp is brought in to be put on a stand. The measure you give will be the measure you get.” 1. The Lamp That Must Be Seen In today’s Gospel, our Lord Jesus speaks using a simple but powerful image: a lamp. A … Read more

“How are the mighty fallen!” This powerful reading opens not with victory, but with mourning. David, the anointed future king of Israel, hears of the death of Saul, the very man who persecuted him, and of Jonathan, his beloved friend. The expected human reaction might have been relief, triumph, or even silent satisfaction. Instead, Scripture … Read more

This Gospel reveals something profoundly personal about Jesus’ mission: before He sends, He first calls; before He gives authority, He invites relationship. 1. Jesus Calls Whom He Desires, Not the “Perfect” Jesus goes up the mountain a biblical place of divine encounter and calls those He desires. The Twelve are not chosen for their holiness, … Read more