Gospel Note
Mark reflects his characteristic viewpoint on miracles in this story about Jesus' healing of Peter's mother-in-law and others in Capernaum, namely, that, however important, they are so subordinate to the Gospel message that Jesus isolates himself after them and resists pressure to stay and do more, all in order that he might fulfill his main mission; preaching throughout Galilee.

Liturgical Color
Green

Suggested Hymns
O Christ, The…