Daily Reflection: Beyond Rituals, Discover the True Purity of the Heart in the Gospel of Mark - 9/1/24 -
In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus challenges the Pharisees on their emphasis of external rituals over the inner condition of the heart. He teaches that true defilement comes from within, urging us to examine our own hearts for purity and righteousness. Today's reflection encourages humility and service, inspired by the life of St. Giles, who dedicated himself to the marginalized and lived a life of prayer.