Mark 6: 53-56
Pressing Jesus For Healing
53 When they had crossed over, they landed at Gennesaret and anchored there. 54 As soon as they got out of the boat, people recognized Jesus. 55 They ran throughout that whole region and carried the sick on mats to wherever they heard he was. 56 And wherever he went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed.
If we were in the crowds seeking healing from Jesus, wouldn't we too be pushing as hard as we could to get near him? We all have our aches and pains, physically, emotionally, spiritually, and here's someone who can cure us. Or, to turn the table, if we had healing powers, would we be as generous as Jesus and cure all who came to us? We all have gifts, even the gift of healing, to some degree, through our prayers, through listening and offering advice to those seeking help, or simply by our presence, by "being there" for others. May we become more aware of the healing power God has given us and readily share it with others.
Bro. Rene
Jesus the Christ, when the
people of Gennesaret saw you, they recognized your healing power and the
love and power of your teaching. Wherever you enter our lives, help us
to recognize you and to be open and responsive to the healing and the
Gospel message you offer us. Give us the grace to be instruments of your
healing and grace in the lives of others. Amen.
Rev. Louis Delfra, C.S.C.
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