Words of Spirit and Life

Jeremiah 31:7-9; Psalm 125 (126): R/ v. 3; Hebrews 5:1-6 Mark 10:46-52 Theme: WE ARE SAVED BY FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST 1. Today is the 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The readings today tell us that we are saved by faith in Jesus Christ! The gospel today tells us that a blind man…

Isaiah 53:10-11; Psalm 32 (33):4-5. 18-20. 22. R/ v. 22; Hebrew 4:14-16 Mark 10:35-45 (Shorter Form, verses 42-45) Theme: JESUS CAME TO SERVE, TO SUFFER, AND TO SACRIFICE, IN  ORDER TO SANCTIFY AND SAVE THE WORLD 1. Today is the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The readings today tell us that Jesus came…

Wisdom 7:7-11; Psalm 89 (90): 12-17. R/ v. 14; Hebrews 4:12-13 Mark 10:17-30 Theme: ATTACHMENT TO WEALTH IS AN OBSTACLE TO CHRISTIAN  DISCIPLESHIP  1. Today is the 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The gospel today tells us that attachment to wealth is an obstacle to Christian discipleship. (Fuller; Faley) The gospel today tells…

Genesis 2:18-24; Psalm 127 (128). R/ v. 5; Hebrews 2:9-11 Mark 10:2-12 (Shorter Form) Theme: MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE 1. Today is the 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Liturgical Year B. The readings today tell us that it is against the law to divorce one’s husband or wife. And this law comes from God. The Church cannot…