PATHWAYS OF HOPE: “PRAYER IS ESSENTIAL”

WEDNESDAY, January 14, 2026Wednesday of the 1st week in Ordinary Time Memorial of Saint Felix of NolaPATHWAYS OF HOPE: “PRAYER IS ESSENTIAL”[GOSPEL OF THE DAY]: MARK 1 : 29 - 39On leaving the synagogueJesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever.They immediately told him about her.He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up.Then the fever left her and she waited on them.When it was evening, after sunset,they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons.The whole town was gathered at the door.He cured many who were sick with various diseases,and he drove out many demons,not permitting them to speak because they knew him.Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed.Simon and those who were with him pursued himand on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.”He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villagesthat I may preach there also.For this purpose have I come.”So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.Video by John Paul Felix: Missionary for Human Resource Business Partner. Covenanted for Christ Community (CFCC), Malaysia. Serving in core team of FIAT (Friends in Action for Christ, Kuala Lumpur) and Christ's Youth in Action (University Outreach, Penang)#POHopgiver #LandasngPagasa #catholic #biblereadings #jesus #catholicchurch #christian #church #faith #god #jesuschrist #love #pray #bible #christianity #prayer #hope #gospel