What damage lack of understanding does, either to me or by me

Gospel: Mark 6: 1–6
He was amazed at their lack of faith.

Jesus returns to his home town in the company of his disciples. On the sabbath day, as was his right, he began teaching in the synagogue.

God’s healing power, or, encountering God in the crosses of our lives

Gospel: Mark 5: 21–43
Do not be afraid; just have faith

Don’t be afraid; God is with you

Gospel: Mark 4: 35–41
Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?

When I first went on the missions I had fond imaginings of trekking up through the jungle like the last of the Mohicans, so I felt a bit disappointed that it turned out just to be a flight in a small plane. But, if I had wanted a test of courage, I don’t think I could have chosen better.