Ord.Wk 24th: Friday 17th September, 2021 September 17, 2021
Reflection on the WORD
Gratitude – Faith: In today’s Gospel, several women who were cured of evil spirits and ailments, followed and provided for Jesus and his apostles, and His ministry out of their own resources. Ponder on, “Are we grateful and generous with our resources for the Church’s and people in need?”
Luke 8:1-3
Jesus made his way through towns and villages preaching and proclaiming the Good News of the kingdom of God. With him went the Twelve, as well as certain women who had been cured of evil spirits and ailments: Mary surnamed the Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, Joanna the wife of Herod's steward Chuza, Susanna, and several others who provided for them out of their own resources.
Today's Pointers on God's Word
As you read the passage what words, phases or meanings caught your attention?
- •This simple Gospel passage vividly describes how Jesus’ ministry was supported by believers who encountered the Lord and were healed/touched by Him.
- •In our every-day apostolate, in what ways do we participate in Jesus’ ministry with other believers? Or do we go it alone?
- • In what ways have we benefitted from the support of others? Recall the instances and thank God in quiet prayer.