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5TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME B

 

HE LIFTS UP THE BURDEN…

 


 

 

Getting up in the morning is one of the most difficult things for most people to do. What if you expect nothing of the new day but hardness and boredom? The first reading from Job (ch 7) very accurately describes the restless nights of a person in distress, and the hopelessness with which he greets each new day. The Gospel (Mk 1) highlights the sickness of Peter’s mother-in-law, and of the many ill and possessed people in the town as Jesus came visiting.

 

Jesus is the answer to the questions of Job. Jesus’ love and compassion for us gives meaning even to our daily sufferings. Knowing that he is near makes us look with hope beyond the present difficulties we contend with. As Jesus healed peters mother-in-law, he also shared the gift of wellness to all those who came knocking at the door and begging for healing and peace.

 

A young man was diagnosed with incurable disease and the doctors told the parents to prepare for the worse, and even to break the news to the boy about his real situation. The parents were crying and filled with grief as they explained slowly to their son the doctors’ dire prediction. To their surprise, young man serenely told the parents not to cry but only to continue to pray and to hope because in God there is always hope.

 

I believe the young man, who knew the torture of physical suffering on a daily basis, has met the Lord in prayer and in personal conviction. Life is boring, even if we are blessed with all material comforts, if we have not met the Lord. But life is exciting and joyful, even in the midst of many challenges, if we know the Lord is near to listen to us, to help us, and to accompany us in our journey.

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