LIVING THE CATHOLIC FAITH IN THE 3RD MILLENIUM

A LAYMAN'S LOOK AT THE JOURNEY OF FAITH

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BODY LANGUAGE

ImageBody language reveals a lot about a person and what they are really saying. The gospel writers often help us understand a person’s disposition by describing their physical demeanor. Mark begins today’s story of the exchange between Jesus and a wealthy man by describing the man’s bodily dispositions. Jesus is beginning his journey to Jerusalem. He is deliberately going to the place where he will die and he has been inviting people to become his disciples by following him, “on the way.” This is where the man encounters Jesus. Blocking Jesus’ path and throwing himself on his knees, he seems to give every indication of his willingness to follow the teacher's instructions implicitly and without question. His body language and his humble demeanor speak favorably for him.

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