Today’s gospel reading is a short one from very early in the Gospel of Mark but in many ways it summarizes one of the central themes of Mark’s gospel- the contest between the spirit of light and life and the spirit that brings darkness, confusion and death. Jesus wants to bring light and life but he needs us to want to receive. Let’s ask for it.

About the Speaker: Father Michael Kelly is a Jesuit priest and English language publisher of the respected Jesuit periodical, La Civilta Cattolica.

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