Sunday/Opening of Mark

                                                      Sunday/Opening of Mark

This is the Second Sunday of Advent, and the gospel starts with the opening of Mark's gospel. Mark was not an original apostle but rather became the scribe for Peter and his gospel is believed to be mostly from Peter, probably in Rome around the time of the fire. It serves as a bridge between the Old and New Testament through the appearance of John the Baptist.

There has always been speculation as to what the Evangelists actually thought of Christ. The gospel opens:

"The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God."