Today's Reflections
Mk 1:29-39
29On leaving the synagogue [Jesus] entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. 30Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. 31He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them.
32When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. 33The whole town was gathered at the door. 34He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him.
35Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. 36Simon and those who were with him pursued him 37and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” 38He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.” 39So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.
Reflection:
She waited on them. Jesus takes care of those whom we love. When, like Simon Peter, we dedicate ourselves to Jesus and his mission, Jesus frees us of our worries over our loved ones.
After Simon’s mother-in-law is cured of fever, she waits on Jesus and his disciples. She uses her recovered strength for service.
We are blessed and graced by God so that we can help other people. Jesus heals us so that we can be healers. The best expression of gratitude to God for blessings received is our sharing of these in service to others.
Jesus is always available for all, to help and to heal. He reaches out to us. He looks for us and will never stop until he finds us.
29On leaving the synagogue [Jesus] entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. 30Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. 31He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them.
32When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. 33The whole town was gathered at the door. 34He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him.
35Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. 36Simon and those who were with him pursued him 37and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” 38He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.” 39So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.
Reflection:
She waited on them. Jesus takes care of those whom we love. When, like Simon Peter, we dedicate ourselves to Jesus and his mission, Jesus frees us of our worries over our loved ones.
After Simon’s mother-in-law is cured of fever, she waits on Jesus and his disciples. She uses her recovered strength for service.
We are blessed and graced by God so that we can help other people. Jesus heals us so that we can be healers. The best expression of gratitude to God for blessings received is our sharing of these in service to others.
Jesus is always available for all, to help and to heal. He reaches out to us. He looks for us and will never stop until he finds us.
Who are the people looking for you, in need of your compassion and love? What have you done so far for them?
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