Jesus Our Shepherd
29 January 2012

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

In Mark's Gospel today, Jesus meets a a man with an “unclean spirit.” Other Gospels use the term “devil” or “demon.” It matters little what word is used. You get the message: This man is spiritually sick; his demon rules! Jesus confronts that demon and orders that demon out, and – to the wonder and amazement of everyone present, the demon exits. It's interesting that no one else recognizes Jesus, yet this demon does – obviously a clever and insightful demon!