Many events to comment on in Mark 6. This post is for that purpose. I would like to point to another Markan sandwich, in verses 6b through 30. Here we have the bread (pita?) of the story of the disciples sent out on mission, containing the "meat" (hummus?) of the sandwich, the martyrdom of John … Continue reading Mark 6. →

The pace of the action slows down in chapter five. There are only two stories told here. Verses 21 through 43 are another Mark sandwich. Do you have anything you'd like to share? The comments are open.

Here's a post for you to attach comments to. Would anyone like to comment on these verses? 10 When he was alone, those around him with the twelve asked him about the parables. 11 He said to them, “The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you. But to those outside, everything is in parables, 12 so that although they … Continue reading Mark 4. →

I hope you all are getting really comfortable with your daily reading. One chapter in Mark can cover a lot of ground. Many (most? all?) of you are likely aware of one of Mark's literary techniques -- often known as a Mark sandwich. The technique has a beginning (A) of a story, an interruption of … Continue reading Mark 3. →

Here's a post for you to leave your comments on Mark, chapter two.

Our first reading of the new year is Mark, chapter one.   I won't always have a comment on the reading, but simply leave a post like this one for you to comment on and discuss the reading. But today, I'll say these couple of things. 1. Mark's gospel usually has a lot action taking place … Continue reading Mark 1. →