When Faith Is Enough

Genesis 18:1-15
Luke 1:46-50, 53-55
Matthew 8:5-17

“Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and my servant will be healed.” - Matthew 8:8

Her mouth is full of sores, an allergic reaction to a cheap and less known brand of toothpaste. She is jobless and cannot afford her usual brand of toothpaste. For a week, she bears the pain. Her sister offers to bring her to the doctor.

She agrees, but on the morning of her appointment with the doctor, she attends the morning Mass. She surrenders everything to the Lord - her search for a job, her present illness, her children, her husband.

During the consecration, she feels a different kind of peace. And when she utters the words, “Lord, I am not worthy to receive you, but only say the word, and I shall be healed,” she once more puts her entire life in God’s hands.

She lines up for communion, receives the Body of Christ, and as soon as she returns to her seat, a warm feeling envelops her. In her heart, she knows God is healing her that very moment.

She goes home, instead of proceeding to the doctor’s clinic. Her sores are gone. Her faith has healed her. Tess VA.

Reflection: Do you trust God’s word, enough to bank on it in times of hardship?

Lord, strengthen my faith in Your Word.

First Martyrs of the Church of Rome, pray for us.