Journey to Wholeness
Unclean spirits trembled, recognizing Jesus as the Holy One of God—whose authority commands obedience and ignites holy fire.
… Read the restThen they came to Capernaum, and on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. The
… Read the restAs he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea; they were fishermen. He
… Read the restThe Spirit drove Jesus out into the desert, and he remained in the desert for forty days, tempted by Satan. He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to him.
… Read the restA leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand, touched him, and said to him, “I do will it.
… Read the restOn 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.
… Read the restThis is what John the Baptist proclaimed: “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals.
… Read the restThe beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ the Son of God. As it is written in Isaiah the prophet: Behold, I am sending my messenger ahead of you; he will prepare your way.
12th Week in Ordinary Time, Friday (Year II)
Matthew 8:1-4
“Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.”
The leper represents all of us in need of divine mercy. In the eyes of Jesus there are no untouchables, pariahs, outcasts, or rejects.… Read the rest