6th Sunday in Ordinary TimeFeast of Our Lady of LourdesXXXII World Day of the SickGospel – Mark 1:40-45
“A leper came to Jesus and pleaded on his knees: ‘If you want to’ he said ‘you can cure me.’ Feeling sorry for him, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him. ‘Of course I want to!’ he said. ‘Be cured!’”. In this episode we can see how much Jesus wants that we are cured and healed. Or in other words. He wants to take care of us. In the context of the story, leprosy was not only a devastating physical condition but also a source of social exclusion. Lepers were considered unclean and were often isolated from society. By choosing to heal the leper, Jesus not only cured the man’s physical illness but also challenged social norms, showing that his compassion and healing extended to all individuals, regardless of their social status or the nature of their suffering. Jesus’ response, “Of course, I want to! Be cured!” highlights the message that He is deeply concerned with our well-being. It reflects our faith in God who is not distant or indifferent to human suffering but is intimately involved and eager to restore us to wholeness. This episode encourages us to approach Jesus with our needs and sufferings, trusting in His desire and power to heal and transform. The healing of the leper is also symbolic of the broader mission of Jesus apart from singular healing: to bring salvation and redemption for humanity. To reconcile humanity and God. It serves as a powerful illustration of our understanding of God’s love and care for everyone, inviting us to trust in Jesus for healing, support, and restoration in all areas of life. Today is the World Day of the Sick. In every sickness there is the possibility to know Jesus better. Let’s reflect: God loves us and we must trust in His love to approach Him with all our problems