The Gospel According to Linus - Mark 9:14-29

Isaiah 50:4-10; James 3:1-12; Mark 9:14-29

The Twelve were in trouble in today’s Gospel; they couldn’t exorcize the evil spirit in a man’s son. The boy’s father was helpless too. Jesus had no problem with the task, and He exhorted the disciples to turn to Him, saying, “This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer.” Our tongues are not employed for prayer that often. The Epistle notes, however, that like the rudder of a ship, they are powerful. Only Isaiah, prefiguring our Lord’s attitude, has the right outlook. Relying on our heavenly Father, he is ready for a fight. Our Lord can take care of our problems; we must rely on His strength and caring. The Introit has a good encouragement: “Be strong, and let your heart take courage.”

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