Journey to Wholeness
… Read the restAs Jesus got into a boat, his disciples followed him. Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but he was asleep. They
… Read the restWhen he entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him and appealed to him, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, suffering dreadfully.”
… Read the restWhen Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And then a leper approached, did him homage, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.”
… Read the restIn days to come,
The mountain of the Lord’s house
shall be established as the highest mountain
and raised above the hills.
All nations shall stream toward it.
Lord Jesus Christ, who are you?
A Son forever, a priest forever
In the order of Melchizedek.
Who are you, Melchizedek?
King of righteousness
King of peace
Priest of God Most High
I offered a feast of bread and wine,
Blessing Abram as a favor and sign.… Read the rest
12th Week in Ordinary Time, Saturday (Year II)
Matthew 8:5-17
Jesus’ fame as a healer spread far and wide in Palestine, attracting not only lepers but foreigners like the Roman centurion. Jews did not associate with either group; one was “unclean,” the other was “Gentile.”… Read the rest
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