He took the child by the hand and said to her,
“Talitha koum,”
which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!”
(Mark 5:41)
Jesus’ compassion and healing power are available to everyone, regardless of their social status. Not all acts of faith need to be public; sometimes, faith and miracles happen in intimate, personal settings. We should not fear, only believe, that by faith, we are healed even in seemingly hopeless situations. Let us trust in Jesus’ power and persist in our faith, regardless of the obstacles we face.
21 When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered around him, and he stayed close to the sea. 22 One of the synagogue officials, named Jairus, came forward. Seeing him he fell at his feet 23 and pleaded earnestly with him, saying, “My daughter is at the point of death. Please, come lay your hands on her that she may get well and live.” 24 He went off with him, and a large crowd followed him and pressed upon him. 35 While he was still speaking, people from the synagogue official’s house arrived and said, “Your daughter has died; why trouble the teacher any longer?” 36 Disregarding the message that was reported, Jesus said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid; just have faith.” 37 He did not allow anyone to accompany him inside except Peter, James, and John, the brother of James. 38 When they arrived at the house of the synagogue official, he caught sight of a commotion, people weeping and wailing loudly. 39 So he went in and said to them, “Why this commotion and weeping? The child is not dead but asleep.” 40 And they ridiculed him. Then he put them all out. He took along the child’s father and mother and those who were with him and entered the room where the child was. 41 He took the child by the hand and said to her, “Talitha koum,” which means, “Little girl, I say to you, arise!” 42 The girl, a child of twelve, arose immediately and walked around. At that they were utterly astounded. 43 He gave strict orders that no one should know this and said that she should be given something to eat. (Mark 5:21-24, 35-43)
In every heart, His love does dwell, Jesus’ compassion, a healing well, For rich and poor, for all who seek, His power is strong, His touch is meek. Not all faith needs a public stage, In quiet rooms, miracles engage, In intimate whispers, prayers are heard, Faith’s gentle whisper, a healing word. Fear not, just believe, and you will see, By faith, we are healed, set free, Even in darkness, hope remains, In Jesus’ power, love sustains. Trust in Him, through trials and strife, Persist in faith, embrace new life, No obstacle too great to face, With Jesus’ love, we find our place.
Lord Jesus, we come before You, grateful for Your boundless compassion and healing power, which are available to everyone, regardless of their social status. We acknowledge that not all acts of faith need to be public; sometimes, the most profound miracles happen in intimate, personal settings. Help us to cast aside our fears and to believe wholeheartedly in Your power. By faith, we know that we are healed, even in seemingly hopeless situations. Strengthen our trust in You, Lord, and help us to persist in our faith, regardless of the obstacles we face. May Your love and grace fill our hearts, and may we always remember that with You, nothing is impossible. Guide us to live out our faith with courage and conviction, knowing that Your healing touch is always within reach. In Your holy name, we pray. Amen.
God’s original plan for humanity is one of life and incorruption and made them in His image. Sin and death are not part of God’s original plan for humanity. He did not create death and does not delight in the destruction of the living. Everything He created is meant to exist and flourish. Life is precious and sacred, and that God’s intention is for us to live fully and righteously.
Living a life aligned with God’s will leads to eternal life. Despite the presence of sin and death, we are reminded of God’s ultimate victory over these forces through His love and grace. Let us pursue righteousness and integrity in all our actions, knowing that such a life is in harmony with God’s eternal plan.
13 God did not make death, nor does he rejoice in the destruction of the living. 14 For he fashioned all things that they might have being; and the creatures of the world are wholesome, and there is not a destructive drug among them nor any domain of the netherworld on earth, 15 for justice is undying. 2:23 For God formed man to be imperishable; the image of his own nature he made him. 24 But by the envy of the devil, death entered the world, and they who are in his possession experience it. (Wisdom 1:13-15; 2:23-24)
In the beginning, life was pure, God’s image in us, strong and sure. No sin, no death, no darkened stain, Just life and light, a perfect reign. He crafted us with tender care, Each breath, each heartbeat, His love’s share. Not meant for death, nor for decay, But to flourish in His way. Life, so precious, sacred, bright, Meant to shine with holy light. In His will, we find our place, Living fully by His grace. Though sin and death may cast their shade, God’s love and grace will never fade. His victory over death is clear, In His embrace, we have no fear. So let us walk in righteousness, With hearts of love and faithfulness. For in His plan, eternally, We find our true identity. Pursue the path of integrity, In harmony with His decree. For life aligned with God’s own will, Is life eternal, peaceful, still.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts, acknowledging Your original plan for humanity—a plan of life, incorruption, and divine image. We thank You for creating us in Your likeness, for life that is precious and sacred. Lord, we recognize that sin and death were never part of Your design. You did not create death, nor do You delight in the destruction of the living. Everything You made is meant to exist and flourish, reflecting Your glory and love. Help us, Father, to live fully and righteously, aligning our lives with Your will. Guide us to pursue righteousness and integrity in all our actions, knowing that such a life is in harmony with Your eternal plan. Despite the presence of sin and death in this world, we are reminded of Your ultimate victory over these forces through Your love and grace. Strengthen our faith, Lord, and help us to trust in Your divine plan. May we always seek to live in a way that honors You, embracing the life You have given us and striving to reflect Your image in all we do. Let our lives be a testament to Your love and a beacon of hope to others. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
God hears our cries for help and transforms our sorrow into joy. He can change our circumstances from mourning to joy, symbolizing hope and renewal. Difficult times are temporary and that joy will come. In times of distress, we can turn to God for healing and restoration. Let us have faith in God’s ability to respond to our needs and live a life of gratitude, recognizing God’s ongoing presence and blessings.
2 I will extol you, O Lord, for you drew me clear and did not let my enemies rejoice over me. 4 O Lord, you brought me up from the netherworld; you preserved me from among those going down into the pit. (R) 5 Sing praise to the Lord, you his faithful ones, and give thanks to his holy name. 6 For his anger lasts but a moment; a lifetime, his good will. At nightfall, weeping enters in, but with the dawn, rejoicing. (R) 11 Hear, O Lord, and have pity on me; O Lord, be my helper. 12 You changed my mourning into dancing; 13 O Lord, my God, forever will I give you thanks. (Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13)
In the quiet whispers of the night, When sorrow’s shadows cloud our sight, God hears our cries, our heartfelt plea, And brings us hope, sets our spirits free. From mourning’s depths, He lifts our soul, Transforms our pain, makes us whole. In His embrace, our tears subside, Joy emerges, like the morning tide. Difficult times, they come and go, But in His love, our hearts will grow. He changes grief to radiant light, Renewal dawns, dispelling night. In distress, we seek His face, For healing, comfort, boundless grace. With faith, we trust His gentle hand, Guiding us to a promised land. Gratitude fills our every day, For blessings sent along our way. God’s presence, constant, ever near, In every moment, He is here. So let us live with hearts of praise, In awe of His mysterious ways. From sorrow’s depths to joy’s bright shore, God’s love endures forevermore.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with hearts full of hope and trust. You hear our cries for help and transform our sorrow into joy. In Your infinite wisdom and love, You change our circumstances from mourning to joy, symbolizing hope and renewal. Lord, we acknowledge that difficult times are temporary, and we hold onto the promise that joy will come. In our moments of distress, we turn to You for healing and restoration. We have faith in Your ability to respond to our needs, knowing that You are always with us. Help us to live a life of gratitude, recognizing Your ongoing presence and blessings. May we always remember that in Your embrace, our tears are wiped away, and our hearts are filled with peace and joy. Thank You, Lord, for Your unending love and grace. We trust in Your plan and surrender our worries to You, confident that You will guide us through every storm. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Jesus’ willingness to give up His riches for our sake is the ultimate example of selfless love and generosity. This challenges us to follow Christ’s example by being willing to sacrifice our own comforts to help others. Our giving should be a reflection of the grace we have received from God. Just as God has been generous with us, we should be generous with others.
Those who have more should help those in need, ensuring that everyone has enough. Our resources are not just for our own benefit but are meant to be shared to help others.
We should grow not only in our spiritual gifts and virtues but also in our generosity. Our faith should be comprehensive, encompassing both our spiritual development and our willingness to give and help others. Let us be mindful of the needs of others and to share our resources generously.
7 Brothers and sisters: As you excel in every respect, in faith, discourse, knowledge, all earnestness, and in the love we have for you, may you excel in this gracious act also. 9 For you know the gracious act of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich. 13 Not that others should have relief while you are burdened, but that as a matter of equality 14 your abundance at the present time should supply their needs, so that their abundance may also supply your needs, that there may be equality. 15 As it is written: Whoever had much did not have more, and whoever had little did not have less. (2 Corinthians 8:7, 9, 13-15)
In the light of Christ’s pure love, He left His throne in heaven above, For our sake, He gave His all, A selfless act, a humble call. He traded riches for our gain, Endured the cross, embraced the pain, His generosity, so profound, In His grace, our hearts are found. We are called to follow Him, To sacrifice, though it may seem grim, To share our comforts, lend a hand, To help the needy in this land. Our giving reflects the grace received, In God’s love, we have believed, As He is generous, so must we be, To share our blessings, to set others free. Those with plenty, help those in need, Ensuring all have enough to feed, Our resources, not just for our own, But to be shared, love’s seeds are sown. Grow in spirit, gifts, and grace, In generosity, find your place, Our faith, a beacon, shining bright, In giving, we reflect His light. Let us be mindful, hearts open wide, To share our resources, side by side, In every act of love we show, God’s grace and mercy overflow.
Heavenly Father, we come before You with grateful hearts, acknowledging the ultimate example of selfless love and generosity shown by Your Son, Jesus Christ. He gave up His heavenly riches for our sake, embracing humility and sacrifice to bring us salvation. Lord, we are challenged by His example to follow in His footsteps. Help us to be willing to sacrifice our own comforts to help others, reflecting the grace we have received from You. Just as You have been generous with us, teach us to be generous with others. May those who have more be moved to help those in need, ensuring that everyone has enough. Remind us that our resources are not just for our own benefit but are meant to be shared to uplift and support others. Guide us to grow not only in our spiritual gifts and virtues but also in our generosity. Let our faith be comprehensive, encompassing both our spiritual development and our willingness to give and help others. Open our eyes to the needs of those around us and inspire us to share our resources generously. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.
Pericope:
Gospel
II: The Mystery of Jesus
JAIRUS'S DAUGHTER AND THE WOMAN WITH A HEMORRHAGE
Mark 5:21-43
First Reading
I. The Reward of Justice
EXHORTATION TO JUSTICE / THE KEY TO LIFE
Wisdom 1:1-15 / 2:1-24
Responsorial Psalm
The First Book of Psalms 1-41
THANKSGIVING FOR DELIVERANCE
Psalm 30:1-13
Second Reading
III: The Collection for Jerusalem
GENEROSITY IN GIVING
2 Corinthians 8:1-15
Related Blogs:
https://healingofinfirmities.blogspot.com/2024/06/have-faith.html
https://mylightisgod.blogspot.com/2024/06/living-in-gods-eternal-plan.html
https://gladtidingstothepoor.blogspot.com/2024/06/mourning-into-dancing.html
https://timetalentandtreasures.blogspot.com/2024/06/abundance-at-present-time.html
https://withholdnothingfromthelord.blogspot.com/2024/06/supply-their-needs.html
Reflection Source:
Conversation with Copilot
