Twenty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time, September 20, 2024
Reflection on the WORD
Jesus Cures – Faith: In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaimed the Good News of God’s Kingdom; cured illnesses and expelled demons from people. Ponder on: If Jesus only proclaimed the Good News, but did not perform any miracles, would fewer people believe in Him? When Jesus cures, He wants us to know that the ‘deeper cure’ we need is our conversion from our sins.
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.