Back to Basics (31 Sunday OT, B)

 31 Sunday of Ordinary Time, B | Mk 12:28–34

In response to a question, Jesus gets back to basics, revealing the core of what it means to follow God's path: love God and love our neighbour (Mk 12:28b-34). In order to truly love our neighbour, we must get to know them so that we can serve them in the way that is truly best for them, not what we might think is best.

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A blind man who sees

(30 Sunday OT, B)

In the Gospel today, we meet Bartimaeus (Mark 10:45-52). Although he is physically blind, he has better spiritual vision than others around him since he is able to recognize Jesus as the Messiah and knows Christ will heal him. We can become spiritually blind when we fail to see Christ present in our neighbour and daily experiences.

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Service and Synod (29 Sunday of OT, B)

29 Sunday OT, B | Mk 10:35-45

In the Gospel today, Jesus presents a vision of His community where all participate, all serve, and each and every voice matters. The Synod, currently happening in Rome, is an opportunity for the Church to become this kind of community.

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