Gospel: Luke 4:38-44
Leaving the synagogue, Jesus went to the house of Simon. His mother-in-law was suffering from high fever, and they asked him to do something for her. Bending over her, he rebuked the fever, and it left her. Immediately, she got up and waited on them.
At sunset, people suffering from many kinds of sickness were brought to Jesus. Laying his hands on each one, he healed them. Demons were driven out, howling as they departed from their victims, “You are the Son of God!” He rebuked them and would not allow them to speak, for they knew he was the Messiah.
Jesus left at daybreak and looked for a solitary place. People went out in search of him, and finding him, they tried to dissuade him from leaving. But he said, “I have to go to other towns, to
announce the good news of the kingdom of God. That is what I was sent to do.” And Jesus continued to preach in the synagogues of Galilee.
Reflection
Proclaim the Good News.
Like Jesus, everyone loves a kind and helpful person. Because of the many miracles he performed and the healing of the sick, people did not want Jesus to leave. But Jesus said to them: “I must also announce the Good News of the Kingdom of God to the other cities, for this is why I was sent.” Unlike Jesus, it is human nature not to want to leave a place once you like it,
more so when it provides comfort and security. Jesus expects us to imitate him, especially by doing good and sharing his love with all people and places. He calls us to proclaim the Good
News in every corner of the world.
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