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Over the past few days there have been a number of posts that emphasize the strength and power of Jesus.  Today’s Gospel from the Mass (Mark 5:1-20) gives an incredible demonstration of the power of Jesus Christ.   (more…)

Today’s Gospel from the Mass (Mark 1:21-28) speaks about the mysterious power of Jesus:

[21] And they went into Caper’na-um; and immediately on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught.  [22] And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes.  [23] And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit;  [24] and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.”   [25] But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!”   [26] And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him.   [27] And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, saying, “What is this? A new teaching! With authority he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” [28] And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee.

Following on yesterday’s amazing call of Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John, Jesus convincingly demonstrates His Divine power and authority: (more…)