Mark took the
account of Jesus’ Passion and Death and formed his Gospel around this main
event in the life of the faith community. Mark gives us nothing of Jesus’ birth
or early life. He gives us the years of Jesus’ ministry and public life. As
stated the center of Mark’s Gospel account is Jesus Passion and Death.
The tradition of
Mark’s Gospel has helped to spread the Good News. His Gospel has helped to
sustain our faith throughout the centuries. It has helped the Church keep alive
the story, the life, the ministry, the love of Jesus for the world. As we
celebrate Mark today let us be reminded of the Good News. Let us take a moment
out of our day to read a few word, a story, a passage from his Gospel. Let us
remember the story of Jesus and let us proclaim that story in the way we live
our life!
Daily Prayer: O God, let us
draw upon the inspiration of St. Mark today, a character of the early Church
who proclaimed the Good News through his preaching and writing. May we be characters
who remind the world of the Good News today by our own words and actions. May
we keep Jesus’ story alive through the living of our own lives. Give us the
strength to proclaim your love, your hope and your presence to the world we
encounter today. Help us to find your presence, your image and likeness within
ourselves. Help us to be your grace to a
struggling world today and always. Amen!
Runner’s
Thought:
Remember as you run today that the difference between the possible and the
impossible is our determination, is our faith and our friendship with God,
because with God all things are possible.
Happy Thursday
Everyone! I hope your day has started off well, with a little sunshine and
warmer temperatures! If not I pray the morning setbacks are only temporary and
things will be humming along by the afternoon. My mission at St. Jane Frances
de Chantal in Wantagh, NY finished up last night with a very spirit filled
closing. It was truly a great week with the faith community there. I am
grateful for their faith and hospitality.
I wandered home
last night and today I am doing wash and getting caught up with mail and
emails. I head out for Chicago on Saturday. May you all have a great Thursday
filled with many blessings and graced with many moments that put a smile on
your face. Please know that you are in my prayers today and always. Peace in
Christ’s Passion and Hope in the Risen Lord…Fr. Paul
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