Gospel Note
Mark here records Jesus' forgiveness of a paralytic as well as the negative reaction of some of the religious establishment on the grounds that such an act is blasphemous, since forgiveness is a prerogative of God alone. Jesus' response is to demonstrate his own divine authority by simply healing the newly forgiven man.
Liturgical Color
Green
Suggested Hymns
O, Love, How Deep
Lord,…
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