First Sunday after Christmas (Year 2, NL)
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Are the heavens still torn apart? (Genesis 9:8–17; Mark 1:9–15; Lent 1B)
From where I'm sitting in 2021, it seems like maybe they are.
February 21, Lent 1B (Mark 1:9–15)
Jesus is attended to by angels—and wild beasts.
Repentance at the heart (3B) (Jonah 3:1-5, 10; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20)
There’s a whole lotta repenting going on in these texts.
by Brian Maas
January 24, Epiphany 3B (Mark 1:14-20)
Jesus’ ministry shows that preaching has consequences. We should preach anyway.
by Brian Maas
January 10, Baptism B (Mark 1:4–11)
Readers of Mark’s Gospel know that a divine fragmentation could happen at any time.
December 6, Advent 2B (Mark 1:1-8)
Advent calls us to take the myths of Christianity seriously.
The treasure of the Psalms
The psalter’s wisdom, illuminated from five perspectives
Sent out with words of approval (Mark 1:9-15)
The wilderness is hard enough. Kindness helps.
Rejoice in the Lord always—and especially in Lent
When we give something up, we realize that its goodness doesn't depend on our ownership of it.
by Miroslav Volf and Drew Collins
Preaching about the kingdom of God is urgent (Jonah 3:1-5, 10; Psalm 62:5-12; 1 Corinthians 7:29-31; Mark 1:14-20)
This week’s readings challenge us to adopt a particular posture.
February 18, Lent 1B (Mark 1:9-15)
What good is a wilderness experience?
Psalm 91 in every time and place
“No evil shall befall us,” said St. Anthony in the desert, preachers during the Rwandan genocide, and Americans after 9/11.
The Calling of the Apostles Peter and Andrew, by Duccio
Art selection by Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons
Pope Francis says God doesn’t lead us into temptation. What does the Bible say?
Who tests Abraham, or Jacob, or Jesus—and why?
by Greg Carey

