Youth for Christ Sto. Tomas Cluster

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Job 7:1-4, 6-7/ Psalm 147/ 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23

Gospel: Mark 1:29-39

Jesus Heals Many

As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon and Andrew. Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.

That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed. The whole town gathered at the door, and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons, but he would not let the demons speak because they knew who he was.

 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. Simon and his companions went to look for him, and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”

Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.

 Photo by: Anonymous

We live in a busy generation. There is always something we have to do. We even need to make our to-do lists, mark our calendars, and update our planners to remind us of the loads of work we have to do. Sometimes, we even use our busy schedule as an excuse for failing to do what is essential.

Today’s Gospel reminds us that Jesus too was a busy person. He traveled from town to town, went from house to house, and performed miracle from miracle. He too always had something to do and someone to talk to. Yet, despite His seemingly busy schedule, He never forgot what was essential.

Jesus always took time to be away from the crowd. He rose very early before dawn to go to a deserted place and pray intimately to the Father.

Jesus knows how it is to be busy. He feels for us. Yet, He regularly had one-on-ones with the Lord in prayer. How about you, “How is your prayer time?”

Writer: Karen Joy Alcober | Artist: Anonymous

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