Pope: During Holy Week, ask which Gospel character you resemble

I always thought it was Mark writing himself into the Gospel. I think he does it a fair bit. I think you have to look at him and his Gospel from the standpoint of what he was, an Evangelist. His little one act plays (I forget how to spell their name pericape I think) are meant for you to ask yourself about what you believe or how you would act and to eventually ask yourself who is this man that does miracles, casts out demons etc. He portrays the Apostles as misunderstanding so that we might understand - I think he writes himself in as the rich young ruler, and in another place and as the naked young man whose faith is exposed when he comes under tribulation (which happened to John Mark the son of Peter and disciple of Paul) - that’s a little pet theory of mine anyway. I love this Gospel it is pure genius!

Blessings

Mel

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