I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution. But take courage; I have conquered the world! (John 16:33)
Homily
Understanding “with delight” - Friday, June 5, 2026
As Jesus was teaching in the temple area he said, “How do the scribes claim that the Christ is the son of David? David himself, inspired by the Holy Spirit, said: The Lord said to my lord...Mark 12:35–37
The Law Fulfilled in Love - Thursday, June 4, 2026
One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him, “Which is the first of all the commandments?” Mark 12:28
Turning Our Eyes to Eternity - Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Some Sadducees, who say there is no resurrection, came to Jesus and put this question to him, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us, ‘If someone’s brother dies, leaving a wife but no child, his brother must take the wife... Mark 12:18–20
The Path to True Unity - Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Some Pharisees and Herodians were sent to Jesus to ensnare him in his speech. They came and said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are a truthful man and that you are not concerned with anyone’s opinion. Mark 12:13–14
Rejection Transformed - Monday, June 1, 2026
Jesus began to speak to the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders in parables. “A man planted a vineyard, put a hedge around it, dug a wine press, and built a tower. Then he leased it to tenant farmers and left on a journey.Mark 12:10–12