Saturday of the Third Week
Reflection
Today we are reminded of the healing powers of God, as well as our desire to get to know and develop a relationship with God. We should strive to turn over our wounds and brokenness to God trusting that God will heal them and knowing that God heals pain we can’t seem to overcome on our own.
God has experienced all that we endure in the person of Jesus and is present to help us bear and move beyond our pain. We must be willing to stay in God’s presence and trust God’s timing. God may choose to heal us gradually, forcing us to learn that the real blessing of healing is not only in the outcome, but lies in the process of being healed. God’s timeline for healing might not make sense to us. God chooses the time, place, and the way our healing occurs. Some healing is instant, unexplainable and when we least expect it.
We must be honest with ourselves in admitting our sins as we turn to God in repentance. When we humble our hearts and place our trust in God for healing, we will receive God’s grace and experience a peace which surpasses all understanding.
We also must not forget to return to God with prayers of thanksgiving when we are healed and to glorify God for the gifts of mercy and forgiveness. For it is God’s love and compassion that truly makes us whole again.
Prayer
Merciful God, be near to us in times of weakness and pain. Sustain us with your grace and heal us according to Your will. Fill us with peace and joy which is made possible through You alone. May everyone who is enduring rough waters, be made still. May everyone who is broken, be healed. May everyone who strays from You, know the comfort of Your abiding presence. Amen.
Felicia Fil, '24
Scripture
First Reading: Hosea 6:1-6
Psalm 51:3-4, 18-21b
Gospel: Luke 18:9-14
