Archive for February 16, 2014

On Today’s Gospel

Posted: February 16, 2014 by CatholicJules in Personal Thoughts & Reflections

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For those of whom we love and respect, would we demand proof of their love for us? Would we ever think of doing so? Surely we will see it in their actions and words. Unless we make blind or are blinded by our egos and narcissism. Why then should we signs from our God?

I have witnessed the wonders and glory of God in my life. I have seen, though not as much with my eyes but with my heart; my faith! His Grace is upon those who seek Him with their hearts. His love is as perennial as the grass. O Holy Spirit guide me, teach me so that I may faithfully love and serve my Lord, my God. In Jesus name I pray. Amen

FIRST READING
James 1:1–11

GOSPEL
Mark 8:11–13

The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with Jesus, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation.” Then he left them, got into the boat again, and went off to the other shore