Jesus answered, 'My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place.' (John 18:36)
Homily
Watering the Seed - Saturday, February 14, 2026
In those days when there again was a great crowd without anything to eat, Jesus summoned the disciples and said, “My heart is moved with pity for the crowd, because they have been with me now for three days and have nothing to eat. Mark 8:1–3
The Universality of the Gospel - Friday, February 13, 2026
Jesus left the district of Tyre and went by way of Sidon to the Sea of Galilee, into the district of the Decapolis. And people brought to him a deaf man who had a speech impediment and begged him to lay his hand on him. Mark 7:31–32
The Irresistible Draw of Divine Mercy - Thursday, February 12, 2026
Jesus went to the district of Tyre. He entered a house and wanted no one to know about it, but he could not escape notice. Soon a woman whose daughter had an unclean spirit heard about him. She came and fell at his feet. Mark 7:24–25
From Understanding to Intimacy - Wednesday, February 11, 2026
When he got home away from the crowd his disciples questioned him about the parable. He said to them, “Are even you likewise without understanding? Do you not realize that everything that goes into a person from outside cannot defile, Mark 7:17–19
Worship from the Heart - Tuesday, February 10, 2026
“Why do your disciples not follow the tradition of the elders but instead eat a meal with unclean hands?” He responded, “Well did Isaiah prophesy about you hypocrites, Mark 7:5–8
Recognizing Jesus - Monday, February 9, 2026
After making the crossing to the other side of the sea, Jesus and his disciples came to land at Gennesaret and tied up there. As they were leaving the boat, people immediately recognized him. Mark 6:53–54
Flavor, Preservation, and Purity - Sunday, February 8, 2026
Jesus said to his disciples: “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned? It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.” Matthew 5:13
Zeal for the Mission - Saturday, February 7, 2026
The Apostles gathered together with Jesus and reported all they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” Mark 6:30–31
A Guilty Conscience - Friday, February 6, 2026
King Herod heard about Jesus, for his fame had become widespread, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead; That is why mighty powers are at work in him.” Mark 6:14–16
Sent Forth on Our Mission - Thursday, February 5, 2026
“Wherever you enter a house, stay there until you leave from there. Whatever place does not welcome you or listen to you, leave there and shake the dust off your feet in testimony against them.” Mark 6:10–13
Does Familiarity Breed Contempt? - Wednesday, February 4, 2026
esus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.” Mark 6:4–6
Hope in the Face of Suffering - Tuesday, February 3, 2026
There was a woman afflicted with hemorrhages for twelve years. She had suffered greatly at the hands of many doctors and had spent all that she had. Yet she was not helped but only grew worse. Mark 5:25–29