Lent

In the Garden of Gethsemane

Jesus prayed. The extreme physical, spiritual, and emotional pain he would experience in a few hours weighed him down.

Reflecting on the 7th Week — Palm Sunday…

In the space of a few days Jesus went from an adored Messianic figure to a beaten, mocked, and crucified "King of Israel

Reflecting on Mark 11–13

What we know from scripture is that the world will not continue as it is. There will be an ending.

Relecting on Mark 9-10

Jesus had a lot of work to do with his disciples. He was heading toward Jerusalem and his death. Jesus’ focus is on preparing his disciples

Reflecting On The Third Week of Lent: Mark 6-8

These people honour me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules.

Reflecting On The Second Week Of Lent

At the end of Mark 2, Jesus is questioned about his disciple’s action on the Sabbath. The chapter ends with an amazing claim by Jesus...

Reflecting On The First Week Of Lent

As you read these first readings at the beginning of Lent, don’t be in a hurry to rush through. Take time to reflect and ask yourself...

Daily Readings For Lent

Read one Bible passage each day from Mark's gospel (Sundays not included!) to finish the book during Lent.

40 Days For Creating Space For God

On February 22, known as Ash Wednesday, the 40 days of Lent begin. The 40 days of Lent do not include Sundays and ends on the Saturday,...