MONDAY OF THE FIFTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Mystery of the day: Joyful
Celebration of the day: St Scholastica, Virgin
(480-547). She was the twin sister of St Benedict. Following the rule of her brother, she founded the Order of Benedictine nuns.
Table of the Word
RI.Genesis 1:1-19
Resp. Psalm: Psalm 104:1-2a.5-6.10 and 12.24 and 35c (R. 31b)
Gospel: Mark 6:53-56
Theme: ... and as many as touched it were made well.
Reflection
The first reading describes the first days of creation, where God brings order and restoration to the universe by speaking it into existence. In the opening verses, we witness God’s creative power as He forms light, separates it from darkness, and establishes the first day. Here the passage emphasizes the goodness of God’s creation, as each part is declared "good" after its creation, culminating in the creation of light and the establishment of the cycles of day and night. Through this ordered process, God reveals His sovereign will and power, and His creation reflects His glory. (cf. Genesis 1:1-19)
While the gosoel pericope according to Mark 6:53-56 recounts the moment when Jesus, after walking on water and calming the storm, arrives at Gennesaret, where people recognize Him. They bring the sick to Jesus, hoping to touch even the fringe of His cloak, and those who do are healed. In this text, Jesus' healing power is recognized, while highlighting the faith people have in him.
However, our reflection this morning is extracted from the gospel pericope while paying allusion to the love of God in the creation account as we have seen in the first reading (cf. Genesis 1:1-19).
In the Gospel, we see that Jesus’ mere presence is enough to heal and restore. People bring their sick to Him, and those who touch His cloak are healed. The healing power of Jesus reminds us that He continues to be present and active in our lives today. His power to heal goes beyond the physical; it also includes spiritual healing, healing of brokenness, and the restoration of relationships. Just as the people of Gennesaret recognized Him and sought His healing touch, we, too, are called to approach Jesus in faith, trusting in His power to restore us.
In our daily tribulations we need to see Jesus in our situation just like the Gennesaret people who on seeing him had healing and restoration. I don't know what you are going through at this point in time, but I pray for you that this Word of God may bring a testimony in your life. I pray earnestly for restoration upon the sick, broken marriages and relationship, open doors amd divine reconnection. And as the readings: Genesis and Mark highlight the theme of restoration, may we be restored recalling the words of Prophet Habakkuk who says:
"Even though the fig tree does not blossom, and there is no fruit on the vines; even though the olive crop fails, and the fields produce no food; even though there are no sheep in the pen, and no cattle in the stalls; yet I will celebrate before the Lord; I will sing praises to God, my Savior!" (Habakkuk 3:17-18,). Indeed the God of possibilities will speak for us amidst every impossibilities.
Finally, God is still at work in us, both in creating and renewing us. We are continually shaped by His love and grace.
Let us therefore draw near to Jesus with faith, as the people of Gennesaret did, trusting in His power to restore us. And let us be mindful of the beauty of creation, recognizing that everything around us is a reflection of God’s goodness
Peace be with you and + May the Lord bless His words in our hearts. Amen.
Let us pray
As we celebrate anew the Memorial of the Virgin Saint Scholastica, we pray, O Lord, that, following her example, we may serve you with pure love and happily receive what comes from loving you. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen
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