Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist

April 25, 2024, Mark 16:15-20
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042524.cfm

Who Is Jesus To You?

After the example of my Mom and Dad, two people influenced my faith life more than
anyone. The first was the rector of our community house, DerrysWood, England, Fr.
Anthony Meredith. He had a fantastic way of connecting life with faith.
Every day is a story in itself, and Fr. Anthony had a way of helping our community see
the Lord at work in each story by listening to us. Moreover, I experienced the presence
of Christ as we shared. He taught me the importance of keeping in touch with life’s ups
and downs. Jesus is in all of them.
The second person who most influenced my life of faith is Fr. Gordon. He is a man of
few words, yet his example evangelizes more than any book you could read or any
course you could attend. Consider how much he suffered and what it cost him to be
able to celebrate Mass. He reminds me of Pope John Paul the Great, who struggled
until there was no more struggle in him.
Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Mark, who wrote a gospel. He wasn’t one of the
twelve, but he came to know Jesus through his companion, St. Peter. Peter set an
example for Mark to follow. As a result, Mark went on to evangelize through the gospel
he authored.
Gospel Challenge:
The first movement of evangelization is listening with an open heart. The second is
watching what another is doing. The third movement of evangelization is sharing who
Jesus is for you. You do it through listening with an open heart and by setting a good
example for others to follow, often without a word.
Who will read your gospel today?
Love Your Neighbor!
Fr. Rick Pilger, IC
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