February 16, 2026
Monday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Mk 8:11 – 13
Signs

When we engage in transactions with others in life, we often ask for proof or draw up written agreements or contracts for the transaction to record the true intentions of both parties and define their rights and obligations according to certain rules to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of all parties involved in the transaction. When we are involved in disputes with others over trivial matters in life, we are often required to provide convincing evidence for what we are disputing to show that our statements are true, reliable, and complete.

When we first receive the truths about the kingdom of heaven that God reveals to us through His Church, we often ask our brothers and sisters who preach the gospel to provide corresponding evidence for what they proclaim. When they are unable to present evidence consistent with their arguments, we will argue with them according to our own wishes.

For Christians, the Sign of the Cross is the mark of Christians in this era. Let us view, with the eyes of faith, the seal that God has placed on us when we receive the sacraments of initiation. God’s love for each of us is the concrete manifestation of this seal. Whenever we live out God’s love for each of us in life, we become signs that God has given to this generation.

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