Meditation Minute

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

 

Gospel Reading 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.

 

In today’s Gospel reading, we hear about the healing of Peter’s Mother in Law.  See is sick and unable to be a host to her guests.  Recognizing her pain, Jesus reaches out to her to heal her.  In her healing she finds the strength to wait on her guests.  In response to his great works, the whole town approached him and all were healed.  This is the same healing we receive when we gather at Mass.  In the Mass, Jesus is presented to everyone.  At times, we would like to keep him to ourselves in our own home, in our own church, but his mission is much greater.  We must take Christ out to all the people.  We must be will to wait on those once we have received him.  When we experience the healing afforded to us through the Eucharist meal, we must be willing to become the Eucharist for others.  We must go out and take Christ to everyone. Did your New Year’s resolution include the any spiritual resolution. If not, make a resolution to become the face of Christ for others.  Invite people to come to church with you.  While at church, greet people with joy and happiness.  We be can become the light for others to bring them into the fold.

 

A Simple Prayer

 

Lord God, you are the healer, the one who makes me whole.

Give me the strength to go out and Evangelize others.

Fill me with your grace and love so I can bring others to your banquet table.

 

Yours in Christ

Michael Marcon