A call to holiness is one which allows us to be in perfect union with our heavenly Father. Love, fidelity, trust and growth are hallmarks of that covenantal relationship. Out of which divine peace and joy flows.
What hope is there for us who think ourselves unclean or unworthy? Drained by the burdens of living in the world? Lifeless and listless? Jesus! He is our hope our redeemer. He invites us to come to Him in faith and He will heal and restore us. He will give us life!
There will always be those who mock us for having such faith in our Lord and our God, for they have yet to encounter Him as we have. Let us continue to pray for them whose hearts are not yet cast in stone. And let us remain faithful beacons of love for all. Amen
FIRST READING
Hosea 2:16, 17c–18, 21–22
GOSPEL
Matthew 9:18–26
While Jesus was speaking, an official came forward, knelt down before him, and said, “My daughter has just died. But come, lay your hand on her, and she will live.” Jesus rose and followed him, and so did his disciples. A woman suffering hemorrhages for twelve years came up behind him and touched the tassel on his cloak. She said to herself, “If only I can touch his cloak, I shall be cured.” Jesus turned around and saw her, and said, “Courage, daughter! Your faith has saved you.” And from that hour the woman was cured.
When Jesus arrived at the official’s house and saw the flute players and the crowd who were making a commotion, he said, “Go away! The girl is not dead but sleeping.” And they ridiculed him. When the crowd was put out, he came and took her by the hand, and the little girl arose. And news of this spread throughout all that land.
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