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The 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Mark 12:38-44 As he taught, he said, ‘Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes, and to be greeted with respect in the market-places, and to have the best seats…

The 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time: Mark 12:28-34 All who debated with Jesus that day knew God’s law. The Pharisees certainly did. They were the teachers of Israel. The Sadducees knew it as well—at least well enough to know what…

The 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Mark 10:46-52 In the final verse, Jesus names faith as what impels Bartimaeus. The rest of the story shows us what that faith is. Bartimaeus’s faith is not about reciting the correct confession or…

The 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Mark 10:35-45 James and John are not the only disciples enticed by visions of a triumphant reign, for the rest of the Twelve fume over the brothers’ bid to outflank them in prominence. Jesus…

Join the Bishop for the Opening of Pregnancy Solutions! Great news! Bishop Dewane will be joining us for the open house at Pregnancy Solutions’ new Port Charlotte office on Wednesday, October 13, from 9:00 to 10:00am. You’re invited! Please plan…

The 27th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Mark 10:2-16 Jesus’ teaching on marriage, and the inadmissability of divorce may be a joyful message to those who receive from God the wonderful gift of marital union but a source of anguish for…

The 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Mark 9:38-48 Jesus goes on to say that every step of faith, no matter how small, will yield rewards. Even offering something as simple as a cup of water to someone, because they belong…

The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Mark 9:30-37 Throughout Mark’s Gospel, the disciples remain at about the same level of understanding, or lack thereof. It was partly because they were afraid to ask. But I think it was partly because…

Scott Hahn on the 24th Sunday: Mark 8:27-35 In today’s Gospel, we reach a pivotal moment in our walk with the Lord. After weeks of listening to His words and witnessing His deeds, along with the disciples we’re asked to…

Scott Hahn on the 23rd Sunday: Mark 7:31-37 The incident in today’s Gospel is recorded only by Mark. The key line is what the crowd says at the end: “He has done all things well.” In the Greek, this echoes…