his cloak. For she thought, “If I only touch his cloak, I will be healed.” Jesus turned, saw her and said, “Courage, my daughter,
your faith has saved you.” And from that moment the woman was cured. When Jesus arrived at the official’s house and saw the flute
players and the excited crowd, he said, “Get out of here! The girl is not dead. She is only sleeping!” And they laughed at him. But once the
crowd had been turned out, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she stood up. The news of this spread through the whole area.
Reflection:
We have before us two images of healing. That of a mature woman
suffering from bleeding for twelve years and that of a young girl who has recently
died. The old woman took matters of her healing in her own hand. While the
little girl has to depend on his father’s love who despite his rank did not
hesitate to ask the Lord to lay hands on his daughter. And both received the
grace that they need most. The little girl who is dead comes back to life. Thanks
to the love of her father who sought Jesus. And the woman with bleeding
got healed because of her courage to touch the hem of Jesus’ cloak and
owning up to her actions when asked. So both love and courage can unlock
the mercy of God. It could affect the healing we badly need in our lives.
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