Monthly Archives: February 2012
Reflecting on the Gospel for the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
From The Gospel of Mark by Mary Healy, reflecting on Mark 2:6-8: Jesus’ word is what philosophers call a “performative statement,” a statement that brings about what it says. He is not merely telling the man that God has forgiven him; … Continue reading
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Reflecting on the Gospel for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
From The Gospel of Mark by Mary Healy, reflecting on Mark 1: 40-45: Although leprosy has been virtually wiped out in developed nations, the loneliness and social stigma attending various physical or interior afflictions–for instance, AIDS or mental illness–is as widespread … Continue reading
Reflecting on the Gospel for the Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
From The Gospel of Mark by Mary Healy, commenting on Mark 1:31: Jesus’ healings often involve his physical contact with the patient, a personal and consoling touch. In this case he grasped her hand and helped her up (literally “raised her up,” … Continue reading
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Reflecting on the Gospel for the First Sunday of Lent
From The Gospel of Mark by Mary Healy, commenting on Mark 1:12-13: The desert is depicted in Scripture as the realm of evil powers, symbolized by the predatory beasts that lurk there (Lev 16:10; Isa 35:79; Ezek 34:25). Jesus goes there to … Continue reading →
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