Gentle Hearts in Troubled Times – Saturday, January 24, 2026

#GentlenessOfTheHeart #TrueStrengthInHumility #FaithThatEndures #LoveWithoutPossession #TheWordTodayTV Gentle Hearts in Troubled Times – Saturday, January 24, 2026 Today’s Catholic Mass Readings & Gospel Reflection Reading 1: 2 Samuel 1:1–4, 11–12, 19, 23–27 Resp: Psalm 80:2–3, 5–7 Gospel: Mark 3:20–21 Liturgical Day: Memorial of St. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Lectionary Number: 316 On Saturday, January 24, 2026, we reflect on Mark 3:20–21, where Jesus faces misunderstanding even from those closest to Him. Joined with 2 Samuel 1 and Psalm 80, this reflection invites us to remain gentle, faithful, and trusting when faith is tested by sorrow or misunderstanding, inspired by the wisdom of St. Francis de Sales. SEO Keywords: Mark 3:20–21 reflection, 2 Samuel 1:1–27 Catholic reading, Psalm 80 reflection, Memorial of St Francis de Sales, Saturday of the Second Week in Ordinary Time, gentleness in faith, misunderstood discipleship, Catholic Mass readings January 24 2026 #GentlenessOfTheHeart #TrueStrengthInHumility #FaithThatEndures #LoveWithoutPossession #TheWordTodayTV Fair Use / Educational Disclaimer Scripture is taken from the Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV) and is used for educational and devotional purposes with original commentary and pastoral reflection.