Who do you take your troubles to? Jesus'
disciples freely brought their troubles to him because they found him ready and
able to deal with any difficulty, affliction, or sickness which they
encountered. When Simon brought Jesus to his home, his mother-in-law was
instantly healed because Jesus heard Simon's prayer. Jerome, an early church
bible scholar and translator (c. 347-420), reflects on this passage:
"Can you imagine Jesus standing before
your bed and you continue sleeping? It is absurd that you would remain in bed
in his presence. Where is Jesus? He is already here offering himself to us. 'In
the middle,' he says, 'among you he stands, whom you do not recognize' (Cf.
John 1:26) 'The kingdom of God is in your midst' (Mark 1:15). Faith beholds
Jesus among us. If we are unable to seize his hand, let us prostrate ourselves
at his feet. If we are unable to reach his head, let us wash his feet with our
tears. Our repentance is the perfume of the Savior. See how costly is the
compassion of the Savior."
Do you allow Jesus to be the Lord and healer
in your personal life, family, and community? Approach the Lord with expectant
faith. God's healing power restores us not only to health but to active service
and care of others. There is no trouble he does not want to help us with and
there is no bondage he can't set us free from. Do you take your troubles to him
with expectant faith that he will help you?
(Servants of the Word)
Date to Remember
Fr. Phil’s Valentines Roast Beef Dinner and
Dance
(50’s, 60’s and 70’s)
Sunday February 18, 5pm –Cocktails - 6pm
Dinner
Adults $25, Children under 12 $10, Under 5
free
Fr. Phil