The Sign Already Given Photo created by James Dacey, Jr. using Co-Pilot. A Reflection on Mark 8:11-13 In today's Gospel, the Pharisees demand a sign from Jesus, even though He's been healing the sick, feeding thousands, and teaching with divine authority right before their eyes. Jesus sighs deeply, a profoundly human moment that reveals His heartache over their spiritual blindness. They want proof on their terms, a spectacular show to satisfy their doubts, but they miss the greatest sign of all: God Himself standing before them in the flesh. Sometimes we do the same thing. We pray for clear answers while overlooking the graces already present in our lives, the Eucharist we receive, the forgiveness offered in Confession, and the quiet presence of the Holy Spirit in our hearts. This is where the Rosary becomes our teacher. When we meditate on the mysteries, we're contemplating the signs God has already given us: the Incarnation, the Redemption, the promise of eternal life...