Mark 1: 29-39
Jesus Heals Many
29 As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. 30 Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. 31 So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.
32 That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. 33 The whole town gathered at the door, 34 and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.
Jesus Prays in a Solitary Place
35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”
38 Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” 39 So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons. From the healing of Simon's mother -in-law to the hundreds waiting patiently, Jesus does not restrain his healing powers, but unlike some other "do-gooders", he takes time to step aside and be with his Father. For any ministry to be effective, it must be rooted in a strong and vibrant relationship with God. It's not the work of the healer, teacher, or preacher, but the work of God THROUGH his chosen vessel. When heads swell and disconnect from God, danger lurks in pride and self-aggrandizement. Now it's time for the healer to be healed.!
Lord, in healing Simon’s
mother-in-law you restored his family. We need you to restore health to
us, and to our family and friends. Please guide us to do all we can to
bring healing and comfort to our minds and bodies and to those we love.
Remove our anxiety and give us that peace and hope that surpasses human
understanding. Amen.
Rev. Herbert Yost, C.S.C.
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