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The Feast of St Mark the Apostle
Tuesday, 08 May 2012 06:20 | Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 06:37 | 
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On Tuesday, 8th May 2012, the Church will celebrate the Feast of its founder and Father, St. Mark
the Apostle. John Mark was a native of the North African country of Libya. He was one of the 70 Apostles (Luke 1:10) and travelled with St. Paul and his cousin St. Barnabas to Antioch. He then returned to Jerusalem and later accompanied his cousin to Cyprus.
We are immensely indebted to the great Apostle and Evangelist St. Mark for the following reasons:
1. St. Mark… Author of the Gospel
The first and shortest Gospel was written by St. Mark between 55-60AD. The message of St. Mark’s Gospel is captured in a single verse, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many” (Mark 10:45). Chapter by chapter the Gospel unfolds the dual focus of Christ’s life: service and sacrifice.
St. Mark portrays Christ as a Servant on the move, preaching, teaching and healing; moving towards the goal of offering Himself a sacrifice for all mankind. Directed towards the Romans, the Gospel of St. Mark omits the Aramaic words and uses Latin terms in their place (Mark 4:21; 6:27 and 15:15).
The Book Of Isaiah - IIWednesday, 09 March 2011 18:33 | Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 06:38 | Written by Administrator | | |
CHAPTER 43
FEAR NOT, FOR I AM WITH YOU
But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob
And He who formed you, O Israel:
" Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you. 3 For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Saviour; I gave Egypt for your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in your place. 4 Since you were precious in My sight, You have been honoured, And I have loved you; Therefore I will give men for you, And people for your life. 5 Fear not, for I am with you; ….
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