She was Healed
These last five days were a wirldwind of activities as I took up my new assignment as deacon and parish administrator at a new parish. Amidst the greetings, salutations and best wishes from parishioners and priests, I tried to remain aware that my most important role was to facilitate Jesus’ healing of those in need. And this week’s Gospel Mark 5: 21-43 was a good reminder.
As I reflected on the healing stories of Jairus’ daughter and the woman with the hemorrhages, I found myself deeply moved by the power of faith and the transformative impact of divine intervention. These stories highlighted the essence of my new role: to be a conduit of God's love and compassion.
I realized that my mission went beyond administrative duties; it was about touching lives, offering hope, and fostering a community where everyone felt the presence of Christ. The whirlwind of activities began to feel less overwhelming as I embraced this sacred purpose, trusting that, like in the Gospel, miracles could happen even in the most ordinary moments of our parish life.
As I looked into the faces of the congregants at the three prayer services I assisted at, and listened to the advice of the priests and those in administration, I wondered who among them were the ones silently hoping, like the woman in the Gospel, for Jesus' healing. There must be unspoken prayers and hidden pains that seek solace and redemption.
These thoughts deepened my resolve to be more than just the new deacon. I wanted to be a fellow traveller, attentive to needs and open to unspoken cries for help. I realized that my presence, words, and actions could be the vessels through which Jesus' healing power flowed.
I was also aware of the lessons I could learn from the people I was called to serve. Their faith, their struggles, and their hope were the true essence of the parish, and I was humbled by the responsibility and privilege of being part of their spiritual journey.
This is the same for all of us followers of Jesus Christ. We are each called to be a conduit of God's love and compassion. Let us remember this in the wirly burly of life where so often getting ahead can get the better of healing.
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