Healing

In today's reading, we hear about how 10 were healed, but only one turned back to say thank you. Gratitude isn't just politeness—it's a posture of faith.

Physicians and medical scientists speak about the “faith factor” in health or illness. When we trust God, our inner resources are enlivened and change our lives.

Reflect  It’s understandable why we fear hospitals, for ourselves, and our loved ones.  But at some point, we all end up there. Think back to when you were in the hospital: taking someone to the ER, or having a surgery ...

As you look at your emotional life, what grievances are you holding onto? Where is unforgiveness limiting you? God invites you—prayerfully and faithfully—to let go of the past.

Jesus challenged the man with paralysis with the words, “Pick up your mat and walk” (Jn 5:1–8). To have abundant life, he needed to act.

Jesus asked a man with paralysis, “Do you want to be healed?” (Jn 5:1–8) Jesus asks the same question of us in our personal and public lives.