Feast of Saint Mark

Reflection Date: April 25, 2026 | Saturday of the Third Week of Easter
Feast of Saint Mark, evangelist 
Daily Readings: 1 Peter 5:5b-14; Mark 16:15-20

Children of God:
Let me share with you five fun facts about Saint Mark the Evangelist. 

First, he is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark, considered the shortest and most direct of the four Gospels. 

Second, he was a companion of Saint Peter, and many believe his Gospel reflected Peter’s preaching and memories of Jesus. 

Third, he also worked with Saint Paul, although at one point they had a disagreement that later led to reconciliation. 

Fourth, he is symbolized by a lion, representing courage and the powerful voice of his proclamation. 

Fifth, tradition says he founded the Church in Alexandria, one of the earliest centers of Christianity. 

These simple facts show that Mark was not just a writer but a missionary and witness. 

His life was filled with both struggles and growth. 

Yet he continued to serve and proclaim Christ. 

His story reminds us that God works through ordinary people. 

And through them, the message spreads across generations.

In the gospel of Mark, Jesus gave a clear command to his disciples to go into the whole world and proclaim the good news. 

He empowered them with signs and assured them of his presence as they carried out their mission. 

The message was not meant to stay in one place but to be shared everywhere. 

What are our inspirations for today?

First, every believer is called to share the message of Christ.

The mission given by Jesus was not limited to a few chosen individuals. 

It was entrusted to all who follow him. 

The disciples received this command and responded by going out and proclaiming the good news.

Jesus said, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). 

This showed that the message of salvation is meant for everyone, without exception.

In our lives, we may think that mission work is only for priests or missionaries. 

But in reality, every Christian is called to witness. 

We share Christ not only through words but through our actions, choices, and the way we treat others.

Second, God works through us even with our limitations.

Saint Mark’s life was not perfect. 

He experienced conflict and moments of weakness, especially in his early missionary journey.

Yet he continued to grow and became a powerful instrument of God.

In the gospel of Mark, it was said that the Lord worked with them and confirmed the word through accompanying signs (Mark 16:20). 

This reminded us that it is God who makes the mission fruitful.

In our daily lives, we may feel unworthy or incapable of sharing our faith. 

But God does not wait for perfection. He works through our willingness. 

When we offer ourselves, even with our limitations, God uses us to bring his message to others.

We can reflect on these questions in our hearts. How do I share my faith in my daily life? 

Do I see myself as part of the mission of proclaiming the gospel? And am I willing to let God work through me despite my weaknesses?

Children of God: 
The life of Saint Mark reminds us that the mission of Christ continues through each one of us. 

We are not just receivers of the message but also its messengers. 

The call to proclaim the gospel is as urgent today as it was before. 

Like Mark, we may have our struggles, but we are still chosen. 

And as we continue this journey, may we become instruments of God’s love in the world.