"Woe to me if I do not proclaim the gospel"
(1 Cor. 9:16)

The narrative begins with the speech of John, saying: “Teacher, we saw someone casting out demons in your name, and we tried to stop him,...

In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus predicts of his impending violent death thrice (8:31; 9:30-31; 10:33-34). Last Sunday we heard of the first...

“You are the Christ” (Mk 8:29). This is the brief, bland, and bold response of Peter when asked by Jesus, “But who do you say that I am?”...

Our gospel today continues the theme of last Sunday’s reading when Jesus concluded that it is what is from inside that makes someone...

Our gospel today talks about the so-called Traditions of the Elders. These are considered sacrosanct by the Pharisees and scribes who...

Peter in our gospel today is especially featured. But unlike in the Synoptics where he as an individual person is pedestaled with...

A story is told about a philanthrophist who was sentenced into life imprisonment. While in jail, he has continued to display his...