Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time - The Priority of Prayer
Published: January 13, 2026
Duration: 6:43
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Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.” So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee. Mark 1:35–39
Jesus’ prayer was unique. He did not pray because He needed God in His life—He was and is God. Yet, i...
Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.” So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee. Mark 1:35–39
Jesus’ prayer was unique. He did not pray because He needed God in His life—He was and is God. Yet, i...