5th Week, Saturday, Feb 10th: Saint Scholastica

1 Kings 12:26-32; 13:33-34 / Mark 8:1-10

Jeroboam fears tribal reunion: He thwarted worship in Jerusalem.

5th Week, Friday, Feb 9: Miguel Febres Cordero

1 Kings 11:29-32; 12:19 / Mark 7:31-37

The twelve tribes split: Solomon’s sins affected the people.

5th Week, Thursday, Feb 8: Josephine Bakhita; Reflection & Liturgy

1 Kings 11:4-13 / Mark 7:24-30

 Solomon’s wives influence him: They turned his heart from God.

5th Week: Feb 5-10:

5^th Week: Feb 5-10:

6th Sunday B: Healing of Leprosy & Other Discriminations

5th Week, Wednesday: Feb 7th: St. Gonsalo Garcia (India)

1 Kings 10:1-10 / Mark 7:14-23 

The Queen speaks about Solomon: “Your people are fortunate to have you.”

5th Sunday B - Liturgical Prayers

 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

1. Healing for the Broken-hearted

5th Week, Tuesday, Feb 6th: St Paul Miki and Companions

1 Kings 8:22-23, 27-30 / Mark 7:1-13

Solomon prays to God:  “Listen to my prayer!”

5th Week, Monday, Feb 5th: Reflection & Liturgy; St. Agatha

1 Kings 8:1-7, 9-13 / Mark 6:53-56

The ark is placed in the Temple: A cloud filled the Temple.

4th Week, Saturday, Feb 3rd: St. Blaise; Reflection & Liturgy

 1 Kings 3:4-13 / Mark 6:30-34

God offers to bless Solomon: Solomon asked for an understanding heart.