Reflection for February 12, Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time: Mark 8:11-13

Gospel: Mark 8:11-13

The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with Jesus, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him. He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Amen, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation. Then he left them, got into the boat again, and went off to the other shore.

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Reflection:

A man would always be bothered whenever he watches news about earthquakes, storms, and other natural calamities on the internet. He would always tell himself, 'Is this a sign that the end of this world is near?' Then he would calm down by saying, 'I trust the Lord Jesus Christ; therefore, I am not disturbed nor bothered.

Why is it that many of us are easily bothered whenever we see disasters and calamities? This is for the simple reason that we lack faith otherwise if we don’t lack faith we would not be easily bothered. Human as we are it’s natural for us to be bothered by these natural calamities. However, we should always quickly assure ourselves that Jesus is in control we therefore have to regain our confidence under this disturbing situation.  

In the gospel for today the Pharisees were asking for a sign from the Lord. Why? Because they were testing Him and aside from that they simply don’t have faith in Jesus.  

How about you? Are you easily disturbed by the many wars, calamities and disasters that are unfolding before your eyes? Are you easily bothered by the many problems that you are facing right now?  

Do not be bothered for Jesus is in control, no sign is stronger than Jesus Himself. He is more than enough to calm you amidst your fears and problems whatever those problems are. – Marino J. Dasmarinas