Today's reflection is brought to you by
Mark 9:38-41.
O God,
you invite us all
to do your will,
to do the right thing.
And your son,
our brother,
Jesus,
talked about
the one who follows him
as someone who does a
"deed of power."
It's easy for us to think
that we can't do
those Jesus kinds of things --
healings,
exorcisms,
or calming storms.
But is Jesus telling us today
that we are selling ourselves short?
to a thirsty soul
is notable
in Jesus' books,
could getting vaccinated
to protect the vulnerable among us
also be a deed of power?
Could holding a door for a stranger?
We just don't think that way.
We look to the miraculous
as deeds of power.
But could seeing
and acknowledging
the pain and struggle
of those among us who are hurting
help lead to healing?
Could praying for the sick
make a difference?
Could it be that
listening to angry souls
express their rage and hurt
might be a deed of power?
Could acting upon
what caused that hurt and rage
be necessary to exorcise
the injustices
that have wounded
so many among us?
Could just being present
to those who feel isolated in their anguish
help to calm their storms?
O God,
show us
where we can be your instruments
and do your deeds of power,
even when
they are less miraculous than we think;
even if
they seem beyond our abilities.
+Amen
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Please, if you have a spare prayer, say one for the healing of my youngest, Jay, who will undergo surgery tomorrow. Thanks.
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