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A Moment To Pause: Friday 16th January 2026
Today we join Joseph O’Connell for our A Moment To Pause Podcast during Ordinary Time.
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Welcome to our reflection this morning.
Our gospel reading is taken from Mark two 1 to 12.
We see the depth of Jesus's love revealed not only in what he does, but in how he sees people.
When the paralyzed man is lowered through the roof, Jesus first notices the faith of those who bring him. He welcomes their determination, not as an interruption, but as an act of love.
Before healing the man's body, Jesus speaks to his heart.
“Your…
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