Otherwise our lives would be insignificant
They were like sheep without a shepherd; and he began to teach them many things. (Mk 6, 34)
The call of divine mercy
The king was deeply distressed, but because of his oaths and the guests he did not wish to break his word to her. (Mk 6, 26)
Without hesitation
He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick (Mk 6:8)
Evaluate all things well
He was amazed at their lack of faith. (Mk 6, 6)
Faith is needed
"My daughter is at the point of death. Please, come lay your hands on her that she may get well and live." (Mk 5:23)
Exorcisms and temptations
"At once a man from the tombs who had an unclean spirit met him." (Mk 5, 2)
An offering for us
Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (Lk 2:22)
Tailor-made test
Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith? (Mk 4, 40)
Spontaneity
Night and day, whether he sleeps or rises, the seed sprouts and grows (Mk 4:27)
Be a light for others
“Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket or under a bed? (Mk 4:21)
An authentic explanation
"The ones who hear the Word and accept it, bear fruit" (Mk 4, 20)
The parental bond
"Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother." (Mk 3:35)
