The Word: "Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned." (Mark 16:15)
Mystery of the day: Luminous
Celebration of the day: St. Mark, Evangelist
He was the son of Mary in whose house Peter sought refuge after being freed from jail. He aided St. Paul and St. Barnabas in the evangelization of . Later, Mark became the companion and secretary of St. Peter in . He wrote the second Gospel which emphasizes the miraculous powers of the Saviour.
Table of the Word: I R.: I Peter 5:5-14
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 89
Verse before the Gospel: 1 Corinthians 1:23-24
Gospel: Mark 16:15-20
Inspiration: Today, we join the Mother Church to celebrate the Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist who is addressed as "one who holds the Messianic secret." Taking a look at today's gospel pericope, we have clearly seen Mark's active response to our Lord's invitation to go into the world and proclaim the Goodnews to all the whole creation.
"Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to the whole creation. He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned." (Mark 16:15)
By extension we are being called through the Sacrament of Baptism to live out this Gospel value of bearing witness to the risen Lord in our thoughts, words and actions. As priestly, kingly and prophetic people we are being entrusted with the obligation to spread the gospel wherever man is found.
Beloved in Christ Jesus, the fundamental question is: How do we respond to this clarion call of saving soul? Today, we have seen Evangelist Mark's active role in this direction. That is why in celebrating him today the Church invites us to imitate this apostolic zeal for our sanctification and that of the whole world.
Finally, let our thoughts, words and actions matched with these Gospel values so that on the last day we may meet our Master face to face. Peace be with you!
Let us pray
O God, who raised up Saint Mark, your Evangelist, and endowed him with the grace to preach the Gospel, grant, we pray, that we may so profit from his teaching, as to follow faithfully in the footsteps of Christ. Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
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