We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Homily
God’s Timing and Perfect Plan - Thursday, January 22, 2026
Jesus withdrew toward the sea with his disciples. A large number of people followed from Galilee and from Judea. Hearing what he was doing, a large number of people came to him also from Jerusalem, from Idumea, from beyond the Jordan Mark 3:7–8
Righteous Anger and Holy Grief - Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Then he said to the Pharisees, “Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?” But they remained silent. (Mark 3:4–5)
Following God’s Law - Tuesday, January 20, 2026
“The sabbath was made for man, not man for the sabbath. That is why the Son of Man is lord even of the sabbath” Mark 2:27–28
Preaching, Forgiveness, and Miracles - Friday, January 16, 2025
“Which is easier, to say to the paralytic, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, ‘Rise, pick up your mat and walk’? But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority to forgive sins on earth”—he said to the paralytic... Mark 2:9–11
Messianic Secret - Thursday, January 15, 2026
“See that you tell no one anything, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.” Mark 1:44
The Priority of Prayer - Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” Mark 1:35–39
The Author and Teacher - Tuesday, January 13, 2026
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. Mark 1:21–22
Do Not Hesitate - Monday, January 12, 2026
Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” Mark 1:15–17
An Indelible Spiritual Mark - Sunday, January 11, 2026
Jesus came from Galilee to John at the Jordan to be baptized by him. John tried to prevent him, saying, “I need to be baptized by you, and yet you are coming to me?” Matthew 3:13–15
He Must Increase in Your Soul - Saturday, January 10, 2026
“Rabbi, the one who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you testified, here he is baptizing and everyone is coming to him.” John answered and said, “No one can receive anything except what has been given from heaven. John 3:26–30
A Model of Prayer - Friday, January 9, 2026
It happened that there was a man full of leprosy in one of the towns where Jesus was; and when he saw Jesus, he fell prostrate, pleaded with him, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” Luke 5:12
God’s Perfect Timing - Thursday, January 8, 2026
Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news of him spread throughout the whole region. He taught in their synagogues and was praised by all. Luke 4:14–15