Just a few Sundays ago, the gospel reading from Mark recounted a moment from early in the public ministry of Jesus. He and the disciples had been to many towns and villages in Galilee and in the neighboring Decapolis region. There Jesus had cured many, cast out demons, and proclaimed the advent of the Kingdom of God. He was attracting huge crowds: “Jesus came with his disciples into the house. Again the crowd gathered, making it impossible for them even to eat.” (Mark 3:20). Continue reading →