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e are a Roman Catholic community of believers in Jesus Christ in Lincoln Park and surrounding areas, located in the Diocese of Paterson, New Jersey. Our Bishop is Bishop Kevin J. Sweeney. Please feel free to visit the pages of our Parish site, learn about who we are as a community of faith and the services our parish provides. If you are thinking about moving to the Lincoln Park area, we cordially invite you to make St. Joseph's your parish.
OCTOBER 13, 2024 - 28th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
BODY LANGUAGE
Body language reveals a lot about a person and what they are really saying. The gospel writers often help us understand a person’s disposition by describing their physical demeanor. Mark begins today’s story of the exchange between Jesus and a wealthy man by describing the man’s bodily dispositions. Jesus is beginning his journey to Jerusalem. He is deliberately going to the place where he will die and he has been inviting people to become his disciples by following him, “on the way.” This is where the man encounters Jesus. Blocking Jesus’ path and throwing himself on his knees, he seems to give every indication of his willingness to follow the teacher's instructions implicitly and without question. His body language and his humble demeanor speak favorably for him.
