The Gospel According to Mark
Today is the day that we encounter the empty tomb, and wonder. Today we hear the good news that – Christ is risen! I promise there’s a point to that. We hear this good news. We have already broken out …
Epiphany 4B2024Mark 1:21-28 In today’s gospel, Jesus and the newly-called disciples enter the synagogue in Capernaum, apparently on the sabbath, so that Jesus can teach there. Suddenly, a man with an unclean spirit confronts Jesus asking Jesus why he is …
Epiphany 3B2024Mark 1:14-20 Today, Jesus catches his first disciples, Andrew and Peter. He observes them casting a fishing net into the sea, and Jesus says: “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” So often, I have read …
Baptism of Christ B2024Mark 1:4-11 The gospels of Matthew and Luke both include Christmas stories, tales of Joseph and Mary, angels and shepherds. The gospel of John tells the most ancient of Christmas stories: In the beginning was the word …
Advent 2B2023 Mark 1:1-8 The first verse of Mark’s gospel states: The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Of course, because this is one of the gospels from the Bible, it makes complete sense …
Advent 1B2023 Isaiah 64:1-9, Mark 13:24-37 Here they are, the people of Israel, after the Babylonian Exile, towards the end of Old Testament history. They are back in Jerusalem after decades of slavery, religious and cultural desolation, and despair. All …