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September 23, 2023
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There are sixteen chapters in the gospel of Mark. The word immediately (eutheōs in Greek) appears 35 times, an average of more than twice in each chapter. Why does Mark use this word so often? Because when it comes to sharing the faith, it is all about urgency.

Given at Christian Brothers College High School, Town and Country, Missouri. Readings for Today. Listen to our other homilies.

Urgency
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The Urgency of Sharing our Faith

There are sixteen chapters in the gospel of Mark. The word immediately (eutheōs in Greek) appears 35 times, an average of more than twice in each chapter. Why does Mark use this word so often? Because when it comes to sharing the faith, it is all about urgency. There is simply no time to waste in proclaiming the good news.

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