From today’s Scripture: “Jesus came with his disciples into the house.”—Mk 3:20 The Gospel reading today is short. I have no excuse not to read

From today’s Scripture: “Jesus went up the mountain…”—Mk 3:13 The Twelve must have been good climbers and in good physical condition. There were others who

From today’s Scripture: “For you have rescued me from death.”—Ps 56:14 Today many people will travel to pray for the legal protection of unborn children.

From today’s Scripture: “I will give my eyes no sleep, my eyelids no rest, Till I find a home for the LORD, a dwelling for

From today’s Scripture: “Stretch out your hand.”—Mk 3:5 On the sabbath day, inside a synagogue, the Pharisees are on the look out for evidence against

From today’s Scripture: “Look, why are they doing what is unlawful on the sabbath?”—Mk 2:24 The Pharisees were like spoilsports, leading lives that were planned,

From today’s Scripture: “…but your disciples do not fast?”—Mk 2:18 Fasting was a spiritual discipline not unusual among religious people who were seeking direction or

From today’s Scripture: “[He] who formed me as his servant from the womb.”—Is 49:5 The Songs of the Servant are heard behind the voice of

From today’s Scripture: “When Samuel caught sight of Saul, the LORD assured him, ‘This is the man of whom I told you; he is to

From today’s Scripture: “He rose, picked up his mat at once, and went away in the sight of everyone. They were all astounded and glorified