--- title: Daily Gospel Reflection for February 5, 2021 description: Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today's Gospel. image: https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/DGR-daily-1024x512.jpg --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/daily-gospel-reflection-for-february-5-2021#) [DAILY GOSPEL REFLECTIONS](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/tag/daily-gospel-reflections) # Daily Gospel Reflection for February 5, 2021 Feb 5, 2021 12:15:00 AM  |  by [Rachel Watkins](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/author/rachel-watkins) Receive Daily Gospel Reflections in your inbox ![featured image](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/DGR-daily-1024x512.jpg) *Join us as we reflect, ponder, and pray together inspired by today's Gospel.* ***Today's Gospel: [Memorial of St. Agatha - Mark 6:14-29](https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/020521.cfm)***   Can a familiar story lose its effectiveness by being told too often? Is that the risk we run in hearing the gospels in their cyclical nature? In today’s gospel, we remember full well how John the Baptist dies. We know of Herod’s lust; Herodias’ willingness to sell her daughter, and the daughter’s willingness to barter for his head on a platter. What are we take from this familiar story of treachery and betrayal? Don’t make an oath you cannot keep? Don’t place yourself in a position to be used by others? In my younger years, this was all I took away. But, now? This account of John’s death is told every year, regardless of the cycle, because of its importance. Every year we need to be outraged by this trio of conspirators and shake our heads in dismay. We wonder just how could John be killed in such a shameful manner. Killed to settle an oath? An oath that should never have been made in the first place? Yes, he and others like him through history were bravely martyred just for telling the truth. St. Agnes, whose feast is also today, did as much. An early martyr, her story might lack in specific dates and times but it does not waver in its core message. In every telling of her story, she willingly accepts death rather than turn her back on God. She dies for telling the truth. There was a time, in my younger years, I relied on this gospel to help me discern the company I kept. Now, I pray to be more like John and St. Agnes. Ready, no matter the threat or worry, to speak the truth.   #### Ponder: Where am I being asked to speak the truth but hesitate, worried about how I will look or how it will be received?   #### Pray: Dear God, I know there are times when You need me to speak the truth. Help me rely on Your grace and strength to have the words I need to do so, trusting it will help draw those I love closer to You. --- > [Click to Tweet > Where am I being asked to speak the truth but hesitate, worried about how I will look or how it will be received? #dailygospel](https://ctt.ac/18TE9) ![DailyGospelReflections_1080x1080](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DailyGospelReflections_1080x1080.png?width=1080&name=DailyGospelReflections_1080x1080.png) --- Copyright 2021 Rachel Watkins ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-for-february-5-2021%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-for-february-5-2021%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-for-february-5-2021%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=Daily%20Gospel%20Reflection%20for%20February%205%2C%202021) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-for-february-5-2021%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Fdaily-gospel%2Fdaily-gospel-reflection-for-february-5-2021%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Rachel Watkins](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Rachel%20Watkins.jpg) ### [Rachel Watkins](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/author/rachel-watkins) Wife of Matt for 36 years and mom to 11, Rachel is the creator/developer of [The Little Flowers Girls' Club](http://www.beholdpublications.com). She is a weekly contributor to Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak's radio program, More2Life on EWTN radio. She has also been a homeschooler for over 25 years and has dealt with multiple sclerosis as a chronic illness for a bit longer. ## Related Blog Articles [ Daily Gospel Reflection for February 26, 2023 Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/dgr-02262023) [ Daily Gospel Reflection for January 9, 2023 Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/dgr-01092023) [ Daily Gospel Reflection for March 22, 2023 Read ](https://www.catholicmom.com/daily-gospel/dgr-03222023) ## Comments ## Donate now [![Support Catholic Mom](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/275132/10016573-1c5c-4aa5-baba-c2ac91fe7545) [![CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png?width=1806&height=731&name=CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c%20(002).png "CatholicMom_hcfm_logo1_pos_871c_2728c (002)")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) ##### Subscribe to Catholic Momcast on iTunes or Spotify [![itunes-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/itunes-logo-black.svg)](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/catholic-momcast/id1362352357)[![spotify-logo-black](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/logos/spotify-logo-black.svg)](https://open.spotify.com/show/15CoipHL7z61IDcYErV0b8?si=hqaQJSxDQgq7S1hxCwsoxQ) ##### CatholicMom on Social Networks [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) ##### About Catholic Mom [Who We Are](https://www.catholicmom.com/about-us) [Contact Us](https://www.catholicmom.com/contact) [Support CatholicMom.com](https://www.catholicmom.com/support-us)   ##### Associated Links [Holy Cross Family Ministries](https://www.hcfm.org/) [Family Rosary](https://www.familyrosary.org/) [Family Theater Productions](https://www.familytheater.org/) [Congregation of the Holy Cross](https://www.holycrossusa.org/) [Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C.](https://www.fatherpeyton.org/) [The Peyton Institute for Domestic Church Life](https://www.peytonfamilyinstitute.org/) ### **Stay connected!** Don’t miss a thing! 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