In the first reading today we hear of the conversion of St. Paul, who begins the passage “breathing murderous threats” against the Church and ends with his preaching in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. May Paul’s change of heart inspire us to draw ever nearer to the Lord!
In the face of opposition Peter and John powerfully proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. Their lives, transformed by the resurrection, inspires us to live with a bold and vibrant faith.
Peter & John share their faith in Christ to bring healing to a beggar…who receives far more than a few coins. May we not only ask the Lord for what we truly need, but may we also open our hearts to the Lord so that we become His instruments – bringing the Good News to the world.
A crippled man is healed by Jesus, and some people get hung up on a religious rule. It’s a good reminder for us: to count our blessings and focus on what is precious so that we understand the gift of life in its proper perspective.
As Jesus heals the blind man in the Gospel today, he shows how healing is often an intimate process that leads back to our relationships at home. May we set before the Lord whatever is wounded in our lives, trust in his process of healing, and renew the relationships within our families and friendships.
A Greek woman who is Syrophoenician by birth expresses a mother’s love through her simple and direct faith in the healing power of Christ. Her one line response to Jesus inspires us to embrace our faith with conviction and power as we face the challenges in our lives.
Christ, the Great Shepherd, looks upon our weakness with compassion and reaches out to guide and strengthen us for the journey through this life and into the next.
The two healing miracles in the Gospel of Mark today reveal the healing power of the Lord, inspiring us to draw near to the one who knows our need and longs to touch our hearts with his grace.
The Book of Hebrews reminds us that we have a great high priest, Jesus Christ, who has offered his once-for-all sacrifice on our behalf. Through our encounter with the Lord, may our lives be touched by his grace as we live our faith in the world.
Fr. Andrew discusses with his sister Amy (on her birthday no less!) a healing miracle, and they examine two key points about our intention and perspective as we live our faith in Christ.
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Top photo – Amy & I
Bottom photo – taken early this month at Holy Spirit parish while on vacation with my sister’s family (and I miss them already!)