GOSPEL OF THE DAY

From the Gospel according to Mark

Mk 1:21-28

Jesus came to Capernaum with his followers,

and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught.

The people were astonished at his teaching,

for he taught them as one having authority and not as the scribes.

In their synagogue was a man with an unclean spirit;

he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth?

Have you come to destroy us?

I know who you are–the Holy One of God!”

Jesus rebuked him and said, “Quiet! Come out of him!”

The unclean spirit convulsed him and with a loud cry came out of him.

All were amazed and asked one another,

“What is this?

A new teaching with authority.

He commands even the unclean spirits and they obey him.”

His fame spread everywhere throughout the whole region of Galilee.

The word of the Lord

 

And if I get a hair implant?

Jesus speaks with authority because He does not speak used theories, instead what He says He will be able to do it. But there is a attribute of Jesus Christ that interests us especially today: the power over evil. He has the power to expel evil from my soul and from my marriage. Who can promise a transformation of the heart? Who can guarantee love? Who else can offer eternal life? The one who can is the one with the authority to whom I decide to submit.

 

Applied to married life:

César: I promised you, Rosa, that I would make you happy. I was naïve, without realising that it was not in my hands.

Rosa: Well, it would be infatuation that would lead you to make me that promise. I remember perfectly how you were drooling over me.

César: Actually, I never stopped loving you, but over time, I forgot how important you are to me.

Rosa: It is true that you have given me a lot, César, but you do not give me what I need.

César: Yeah. But… I’ve found the solution!

Rosa: What is that miraculous solution?

César: I am going to get a hair transplant like Brad Pitt.

Rosa: Hahaha. You’re always so witty. Look, no one can beat you at that… Hahaha. César: No, seriously. The solution is in Christ. He can indeed meet all your needs and expel from me all that harms you and affects our marriage.

Rosa: And… how are you going to bring Christ into our marriage? 

César: Bribing Saint Peter to give me the keys to His house.

Rosa: Hahaha. Again with your overwhelming ingenuity. You have no remedy… César: No, seriously. Going to the Eucharist more frequently and not missing any catechesis of Saint John Paul II even if you can’t go.

Rosa: How special you are… Thank you, César, for loving me so much.

 

Mother,

Only the authority of Christ convinces us. Praised be He forever.

GOSPEL OF THE DAY

From the Gospel according to Mark
Mk 1:14-20

After John had been arrested,
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God:
“This is the time of fulfilment.
The Kingdom of God is at hand.
Repent, and believe in the Gospel.”

As he passed by the Sea of Galilee,
he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting their nets into the sea;
they were fishermen.
Jesus said to them,
“Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.”
Then they left their nets and followed him.
He walked along a little farther
and saw James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John.
They too were in a boat mending their nets.
Then he called them.
So they left their father Zebedee in the boat
along with the hired men and followed him.

The word of the Lord

 

What is my cause?

Jesus does not present himself but hides behind the presentation of the kingdom of God. It is true that the kingdom of God is in Him, but it is not He who initially says it. The person is revealed in their cause, and the cause of the Savior is that the kingdom of God triumphs in our hearts. As always, I confront myself with Jesus and ask, what is my cause?”

 

Applied to married life

Pepe: Leli, would you be able to say what your cause is?

Leli: Of course. My cause is to give glory to God through my marriage with you. In my dedication to you and in our joint dedication to our family, everything I can offer to God with my life is at stake. Do you think I am doing it well, Pepe?

Pepe: For me, there is no better wife or mother than you.

Leli: Thank you, Pepe. Hearing that from you makes me think that the Lord is truly working in us.

Pepe: More and more, Leli, I see it more and more.

 

Mother,

The kingdom of God is here. May we know how to receive it, appreciate it, and proclaim it accordingly. Praised be Jesus Christ.

Gospel

Gospel

‘Immediately the leprosy left him.’
A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke
Luke 5:12-16

While Jesus was in one of the cities, there came a man full of leprosy. And when he saw Jesus, he fell on his face and begged him, ‘Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.’ And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, ‘I will; be clean.’ And immediately the leprosy left him. And he charged him to tell no one, but ‘go and show yourself to the priest, and make an offering for your cleansing, as Moses commanded, for a proof to them.’ But now even more the report about him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities. But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray.

The Gospel of the Lord

A Testimony to You

Lord, Your works testify to You and who You are. Your Law surpasses the law of Moses, which could not cure Miriam of her leprosy. That leper carried Your testimony to the priests in the temple, for You are greater than Moses, and Your Sacrifice surpasses those offered in the temple for purification under Moses’ law.
My testimony of Your work in me is tarnished by areas of my life where I fail to bear witness to You. Yet Your testimony is definitive. That is why You came into the world—because only You could bear true witness. Thank You, Lord.

Applied to Married Life:

Jonathan: A leper in contact with a healthy person spreads their disease. But You, Lord, purify everyone You touch, because Your goodness is stronger than my sin. In contact with You, You heal me. Today, Lord, I have fallen again, and once again, You want to cleanse me. Tomorrow, I will bear witness to You before those who doubt that You are the Son of God, the Saviour.
Amelia: What would have become of that leper if he hadn’t borne witness to You, Lord? What would he have deserved? I, too, want to bear witness to You, Lord, because Your work in me deserves to be known by many so they may believe. May Your Sacrifice bear abundant fruit for the salvation of souls. Count on me, Lord. Even if I feel ashamed, even if it seems I lose my dignity when others learn of the misery You’ve forgiven in me. I believe You deserve more. I believe honour and glory should return to You. Count on my testimony, Lord, for the salvation of many marriages.
Jonathan: Count on my testimony, Lord, for the salvation of many husbands.

Mother,

May we be messengers of God’s love through our testimony. May we be courageous, because the Sacrifice of Your Son is worthy. Praise be to the Lord, who works the miracle of forgiving us and granting us His grace every day. Amen.