Mark’s passion account is a map for Christians facing distress.

It is not enough to gaze on Jesus or hear his words. To “see” Jesus, one must accept the same mission from the Father.

This week's readings speak of the journey of Christians to their true homeland.

Today’s Gospel reminds us how challenging it is to keep our attention on God.

For Isaac, obedience brought forth a nation. For Jesus, self-offering led to glory.

Every time we set right some wrong we have done, we come that much closer to the faith of Jesus.

In healing lepers, Jesus performed an act akin to raising the dead.

From its inception, Jesus’ mission was the conquest of death.

Jesus’ teaching, reinforced with real experience, humility and clear vision, electrified his hearers.

Her freedom to serve and ponder Christ became the pattern for both collective and individual discipleship.