“Let us go on
to the nearby villages
that I may preach there also. For this purpose
have I come.”
(Mark 1:38)
Mark 1:29-39 is a passage that offers several valuable lessons.
Compassion and Healing: Jesus heals Simon's mother-in-law who was sick with a fever. This demonstrates His compassion and willingness to heal those in need.
Service: After being healed, Simon's mother-in-law immediately begins to serve Jesus and His disciples. This shows the importance of gratitude and serving others once we have been blessed.
Prayer and Solitude: Jesus wakes up early in the morning to pray in a solitary place. This emphasizes the importance of prayer and finding time for solitude to connect with God.
Preaching and Teaching: Jesus travels throughout Galilee, preaching in synagogues and driving out demons. This highlights His mission to spread the message of God's kingdom and the importance of teaching and sharing the faith.
Prioritizing Mission: When the disciples find Jesus and tell Him that everyone is looking for Him, He responds by saying that they must go to other villages to preach. This shows His focus on His mission and the need to prioritize spreading the gospel.
These lessons remind us of the importance of compassion, service, prayer, teaching, and staying focused on our mission.
Let us go on to the nearby villages,
Where hearts are open, and hope bridges,
That I may preach, with love and grace,
In every corner, every place.
For this purpose have I come,
To share the light, to overcome,
The darkness that may cloud the way,
And bring forth a brighter day.
With every step, a story told,
Of ancient truths, of love so bold,
In villages near, and lands afar,
Guided by the morning star.
Let us go, with purpose clear,
To spread the word, to draw near,
To those in need, to those who seek,
The strength to stand, the courage to speak.
For this purpose have I come,
To be a beacon, to be the drum,
That calls the faithful, far and wide,
To walk in love, side by side.
Dear Lord Jesus,
With humble hearts, we come before You, seeking Your guidance, Your light so true. Let us go on to the nearby villages, to share Your love, to build bridges.
For this purpose have You come, to bring salvation, to overcome. Grant us the strength, the courage to speak, to reach the lost, the weary, the weak.
Fill us with Your Spirit, Your grace, as we journey to each new place. May Your words flow through our lips, Healing hearts, mending rifts. Guide our steps, be our light, In the darkest hour, in the brightest night. For Your glory, we strive and pray, to follow Your path, to walk Your way.
In Your holy name, we find our call, to preach, to teach, to love all. Thank You, Lord, for this mission divine, for this purpose, we are Thine.
Amen.
Pericope:
II: The Mystery of Jesus
THE CURE OF SIMON'S MOTHER-IN-LAW / OTHER HEALINGS /
JESUS LEAVES CAPERNAUM
Mark 1:29-31 / 32-34 / 35-39
Gospel Acclamation
My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord. I know them, and they follow me.
Gospel | Mark 1:29-39
29 On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. 30 Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her. 31 He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them. 32 When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons. 33 The whole town was gathered at the door. 34 He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him. 35 Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and those who were with him pursued him 37 and on finding him said, “Everyone is looking for you.” 38 He told them, “Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come.” 39 So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.
Reflection Source:
Conversation with Copilot
