Gospel Note
Mark tells of a healing and a resurrection. The stories are rich in meaning, and afford many thematic possibilities, including the kerygmatic intent of the evangelist, which was probably to reinforce Jesus' secret Messiahship. Strongly evident here is Jesus' compassion for the human physical needs of the woman and girl, for whom he offers, not reassurances of future spiritual welfare, but present health and life.

Liturgical Color
Green…