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SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 1:29-39
“On
leaving the synagogue, he went with James and John straight to
the house of Simon and Andrew. Now Simon’s mother-in-law had
gone to bed with fever, and they told him about her
straightaway. He went to her, took her by the hand and helped
her up. And the fever left her and she began to wait on them.
That evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were
sick and those who were possessed by devils…”
Meditation: Try to answer as many questions as possible
1.
Why did the disciples tell Jesus about Simon’s
mother-in-law immediately? Do you think that they know Jesus
could heal her?
2.
When did the people come to see Jesus? What type of
people did they bring to Jesus? What did Jesus do to them?
What does this tell you about the person and character of
Jesus?
3.
What did Jesus do long before dawn? Why did he leave
early in the morning? Did he bring anyone with him? Why?
4.
Did the disciples want to stay back in the town? What
was Jesus’ response? Why did Jesus want to go to the
neighbouring country towns?
By Heart: Reflect on this in light of your daily life situation
Can
life be beautiful? An optimist sees the glass half full, while
a pessimist sees the glass half empty. How do you see your
life? Half full or hall empty? A life filled with hope,
opportunities and possibilities? Or a life filled with
disappointments, failures and regrets? One minute we are
healthy, another minute we are sick. One minute we have a good
job, another minute we are jobless. One minute we are someone,
another minute we are no one. One minute we have friends,
another we have none. One minute we have a life, another minute
we question our reason for living.
“…because that is why I came”:
Jesus came to preach
the good news. Do not underestimate the power of the Word of
God. The proclamation of the Word of God leads to healing and
freedom from evil bondages. Those who were sick and suffering
and possessed by evil spirits were brought to him and they were
healed and liberated. Jesus never turns anyone away. Today, he
still waits for us to come to him, bringing our sickness, our
emptiness, our broken lives so that he can heal us and makes us
whole again and thus our lives can be beautiful once again.
Intercessions:
1.
For Martina Chen who has lung cancer, that during this
difficult time, she may have a strong faith and a good spirit.
2.
For the ill and elderly in our families, that they may
not feel abandoned or neglected but experience the care and love
of the people around them.
3.
For young people struggling in life, that they may find
meaning and purpose in the unconditional love of God
4.
For all of us, that our hearts may be opened to the Word
of God so that healing can take root immediately in every aspect
our lives.
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