Readings
I - Gen. 1: 1-19
II - Mk. 6: 53-56
TRUST IN THE LORD
In today’s Gospel passage, when Jesus and his disciples came to the land of Gennesaret, the people ran about the whole region bringing sick people for healing. Wherever he went, even in the market places, they brought sick people and implored that they may touch even the fringe of his garment. People flocked to Jesus like bees to honey because his goodness attracted them, his kindness kindled them, his compassion concurred them and his concern fascinated them, his teachings enlightened them and life style captivated them. They had such a tremendous faith and trust in his power.
We are of course fascinated by the life of Jesus but in the light of the Gospel passage of the day, examine the quality of faith we have in him. Can we say that we invoke his power with an absolute trust? Don’t we have a slight doubt in the corner of our hearts with an ‘if’ or a ‘but’? Ask for the gift of faith and the simplicity of heart to approach the Lord at all times with trust and confidence.
