His heart was moved with pity for them, and he cured their sick. Mt 14:14
In today’s Gospel we find Jesus in mourning for the death of His close friend, John the Baptist. He needed to get away for a while, by Himself, to gather His thoughts and pray with His Father. How often do we need to get away ourselves? But being a celebrity of His time Jesus was soon faced with a huge crowd full of suffering and ill people. Jesus, despite being in mourning, put aside His emotions and began to heal them. Jesus’ earthly ministry consisted of many such healings. The question arises: “How can we continue, on our own, a ministry of healing?” We do not have the divine, miraculous power of healing that Jesus’ had but we do have our love and prayers to offer to those who are ill and forgotten.
How will you practice a ministry of healing? Prayer, love and human touch is a good beginning. I remember being ill as a child, and in the hospital, and knowing my parents were holding my hands… I could feel love and healing pulsating throughout my body. Jesus often healed with a simple touch. Human touch carries the warmth and love of Jesus and helps to alleviate pain and suffering. Praying for others also brings healing. In my position here at Sacred Heart I have prayed for many and many have prayed for me. The power of prayer is awesome cannot be overestimated. Again… How will you follow Jesus and practice a ministry of healing? I challenge you today to set aside a few minutes and pray for those on our prayer list and for those who you know are ill. Visit someone this week and let them know you care. Put aside your own worries and concerns as Jesus did today. Who knows what will happen when love, touch and prayer come together in Jesus’ name?
God Bless, Holly Clark
In today’s Gospel we find Jesus in mourning for the death of His close friend, John the Baptist. He needed to get away for a while, by Himself, to gather His thoughts and pray with His Father. How often do we need to get away ourselves? But being a celebrity of His time Jesus was soon faced with a huge crowd full of suffering and ill people. Jesus, despite being in mourning, put aside His emotions and began to heal them. Jesus’ earthly ministry consisted of many such healings. The question arises: “How can we continue, on our own, a ministry of healing?” We do not have the divine, miraculous power of healing that Jesus’ had but we do have our love and prayers to offer to those who are ill and forgotten.
How will you practice a ministry of healing? Prayer, love and human touch is a good beginning. I remember being ill as a child, and in the hospital, and knowing my parents were holding my hands… I could feel love and healing pulsating throughout my body. Jesus often healed with a simple touch. Human touch carries the warmth and love of Jesus and helps to alleviate pain and suffering. Praying for others also brings healing. In my position here at Sacred Heart I have prayed for many and many have prayed for me. The power of prayer is awesome cannot be overestimated. Again… How will you follow Jesus and practice a ministry of healing? I challenge you today to set aside a few minutes and pray for those on our prayer list and for those who you know are ill. Visit someone this week and let them know you care. Put aside your own worries and concerns as Jesus did today. Who knows what will happen when love, touch and prayer come together in Jesus’ name?
God Bless, Holly Clark
No comments:
Post a Comment