The Gospel according to Mark (7:1-13) When the Pharisees with some scribes who had come from Jerusalemgathered around Jesus,they observed that some of his disciples ate their mealswith unclean, that is, unwashed, hands.(For the Pharisees and, in fact, all Jews,do not eat without carefully washing their hands,keeping the tradition of the elders.And on coming fromContinue reading “February 9th, 2021”
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February 2nd, 2021
The Gospel according to Luke (2:22-40) When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated toContinue reading “February 2nd, 2021”
January 26th, 2021
The Gospel according to Mark (3:31-35) The mother of Jesus and his brothers arrived at the house. Standing outside, they sent word to Jesus and called him. A crowd seated around him told him, “Your mother and your brothers and your sisters are outside asking for you.” But he said to them in reply, “WhoContinue reading “January 26th, 2021”
January 19th, 2021
Tuesday of the 2nd Week in Ordinary Time January 19, 2021 The Gospel according to Mark (2:23-28) As Jesus was passing through a field of grain on the sabbath, his disciples began to make a path while picking the heads of grain. At this the Pharisees said to him, “Look, why are they doingContinue reading “January 19th, 2021”
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We are glad that you found us, the DEACON-5! Here, we will be posting daily Gospel reflections, Mondays through Fridays, each day written by a different permanent deacon in our group. We pray that you find inspiration and a touch of God’s love for sharing some time with us. Please feel free to leave aContinue reading “Welcome!”