Gospel of Mark: Life and Death

Study Notes

The Gospel of Mark (5:21-43) records the story of Jesus healing a woman with severe bleeding for twelve years and raising Jairus’ daughter from the dead.
Jairus, a synagogue official, begged Jesus to heal his sick daughter. While Jesus was on his way, a woman touched Jesus’ cloak and was healed from her bleeding.
Jesus asked who touched his clothes. The woman confessed to him and he said, "Your faith has made you well. Go in peace and be healed of your trouble."
Messengers arrived at Jairus's house to announce his daughter had died. Jesus told Jairus, "Don't be afraid, only believe."
Jesus took Peter, James, and John to the room where the child was lying, took her by the hand, and said, "Talitha, koum" (which means "Little girl, I tell you to get up!").
The girl got up and began walking around. She was twelve years old.

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is essential to Christian faith.
"If Christ has not been raised, then your faith is in vain” (1 Corinthians 15:14).
Resurrection of the dead on the Last Day is a core belief of Christian faith.
It's the inauguration of God's kingdom and the complete and final stage of the resurrection of the dead.
Resurrection of the wicked is described in Daniel 12:2.

Three states of the Church:
- Militant: Church on earth
- Suffering: Souls in purgatory
- Triumphant: The Church in Heaven (saints known by the Church and God)
The Catholic Church teaches the sanctity of human life from conception to natural death.
Every person is created in the image and likeness of God and has inherent dignity.
Death is a natural part of human experience, a separation of the soul from the body, and a consequence of original sin.
Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, death has been transformed.
Eternal life signifies the fulfillment of our deepest longing for union with God.
After death, every person will face judgment by God.
Those who have lived in a state of grace will enter into eternal life with God.
Resurrection of the body will occur at the end of time when Christ returns.
The bodies of the dead will be raised and reunited with their souls.

Sacraments of Healing highlight the importance of spiritual and physical well-being in Catholic life.
They address forgiveness, reconciliation, and strength during times of illness and death.
Reconciliation (Confession):
- A source of healing and forgiveness for sins committed after Baptism.
- Through the sacrament of Reconciliation, Catholics confess their sins to a priest, receive absolution, and are reconciled with God and the Church.
- Reconciles individuals with God, helps grow in holiness, and renews their relationship with God.
Anointing of the Sick:
- Administered to those who are seriously ill, facing surgery, or experiencing old age.
- Through the anointing with holy oil and prayers of the priest, the sacrament brings spiritual and physical healing, comfort, and strength to the sick person.

He is the patron saint of happy death.
Joseph died a blessed and happy death with Jesus and Mary at his side.
His holy death reflected his holy life.
He was just a man who lived his life loving and serving Jesus and Mary through obedience to God's will.