Gospel:
Mark 1:29-39
On
leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James
and John. Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told
him about her. He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the
fever left her and she waited on them. When it was evening, after sunset, they
brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. The whole town was
gathered at the door. He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he
drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him.
Rising
very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he
prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said,
“Everyone is looking for you.” He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby
villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.” So he went into their synagogues, preaching
and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.
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Reflection:
Jesus is
an itinerant Healer and Preacher He is always on the go He wants to cover as
much land as He could so that He could touch more lives. This is what the
people in the gospel didn't understand.
They
wanted to keep Jesus to themselves and Jesus would have none of their selfish
attitudes.So after
healing a lot of people including the mother in-law of Simon Jesus moved-on to
other towns to share His ministry.
Our gift
of knowing Jesus must not only rest within us. We must share Him with others
whoever they may be. Share Jesus in what
way? Share Him through your words and actions. If you are not good with words
share Him through your acts of kindness, love, forgiveness and gentleness.
Many have
superficial idea of Jesus because we don’t care to teach and live His
teachings. What a blessing it would be for you and those that you interact with
if you would care to share Jesus.
Lest you
forget you are called to humbly work in the vineyard of the Lord no matter who
you are and no matter the sins that you have committed. Your sinful past is
immaterial already what is important for Jesus is your here and now. – Marino J.
Dasmarinas
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