God can heal us; we can be healers too

Gospel: Mark 1: 40–45
If you wish, you can make me clean

Lepers were among the most piteous of people in scriptural times. Although little was known of the origin of the sickness, it was clearly known to be contagious and therefore greatly feared.

Jesus came to preach good tidings about God and to heal

Gospel: Mark 1: 29–39
For this purpose I have come

We continue from yesterday’s reading, following a day in the public life of Jesus. It was still the Sabbath and, after the synagogue service, Jesus now goes to the house of his two disciples, Simon and Andrew in Capernaum.

Jesus is teacher of all, and healer of all

Gospel: Mark 1: 21–28
He commands even the evil spirits and they obey him