Catholic Mass Gospel and Reflection for January 22, 2025 - Mark 3:1-6 The Man with a Withered Hand

#thewordtodaytv #catholicgospelreading #gospelreadingsfortoday #thewordtodaytv #catholicgospelreading #gospelreadingsfortoday #CatholicGospelandReflection Today's Catholic Mass Gospel and Reflection for January 22, 2025 - Mark 3:1-6 Breaking the Chains of Stubbornness Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children Lectionary: 313 Alleluia: Matthew 4:23 R. Alleluia, alleluia. Jesus preached the Gospel of the Kingdom and cured every disease among the people. R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel: Mark 3:1-6 Jesus entered the synagogue. And there was a man there who had a withered hand. And they observed him, to see if he would cure on the Sabbaths, so that they might accuse him. And he said to the man who had the withered hand, “Stand up in the middle.” And he said to them: “Is it lawful to do good on the Sabbaths, or to do evil, to give health to a life, or to destroy?” But they remained silent. And looking around at them with anger, being very saddened over the blindness of their hearts, he said to the man, “Extend your hand.” And he extended it, and his hand was restored to him. Then the Pharisees, going out, immediately took counsel with the Herodians against him, as to how they might destroy him. == Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - A moment with GOD through HIS WORD. Reflection: Is your heart open to change, or are you holding onto pride and stubbornness that keep you from growing and loving others fully? Prayer: My loving Lord, this day I open myself to an examination of my own heart and pray that You will help me to always be open to change when necessary. Help me, especially, to see any hardness I may have within my heart. Help me to overcome any obstinacy, stubbornness and self-righteousness. Give me the gift of humility, dear Lord, so that my heart can become more like Yours. Jesus, I trust in You.