Daily Readings - Mon Feb 06 2023
Genesis
1In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.2And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.3And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.4And God saw the light, that it was good: and God divided the light from the darkness.5And God called the light Day, and the darkness he called Night. And the evening and the morning were the first day.6And God said, Let there be a firmament in the midst of the waters, and let it divide the waters from the waters.7And God made the firmament, and divided the waters which were under the firmament from the waters which were above the firmament: and it was so.8And God called the firmament Heaven. And the evening and the morning were the second day.9And God said, Let the waters under the heaven be gathered together unto one place, and let the dry land appear: and it was so.10And God called the dry land Earth; and the gathering together of the waters called he Seas: and God saw that it was good.11And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself, upon the earth: and it was so.12And the earth brought forth grass, and herb yielding seed after his kind, and the tree yielding fruit, whose seed was in itself, after his kind: and God saw that it was good.13And the evening and the morning were the third day.14And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:15And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.16And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.17And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,18And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.19And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.
Mark
53And when they had passed over, they came into the land of Gennesaret, and drew to the shore.54And when they were come out of the ship, straightway they knew him,55And ran through that whole region round about, and began to carry about in beds those that were sick, where they heard he was.56And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.
Sermon
In today's readings, we journey through the beginning of creation and witness the healing power of Jesus. The first reading from Genesis recounts the first four days of creation, where God systematically brings order to chaos, creating light, separating waters, forming land, and placing the sun, moon, and stars in the sky. This narrative emphasizes God's deliberate and purposeful creation, highlighting the intrinsic goodness of His work. Each day builds upon the last, demonstrating a divine plan and harmony in the universe.
The Gospel from Mark shifts our focus to Jesus, who continues God's redemptive work. Arriving in Genesaret, Jesus is met with faith-filled people seeking healing. They bring the sick to touch even the hem of His garment, and all who do so are healed. This passage underscores Jesus' role as the bearer of God's healing grace, extending the divine order and love seen in creation into a broken world.
These readings invite us to reflect on God's ongoing work in our lives. Just as creation was brought forth with purpose, our lives are part of a larger divine plan. We are called to trust in this plan and to be instruments of healing and light. Like the people in Genesaret, we can approach Jesus with faith, seeking His touch in our own lives and extending His healing presence to others. May we embrace our role in continuing God's work, bringing order and grace to a world in need.