Wednesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time (1/11/23)

Readings: Heb 2:14-18/Mk 1:29-39

According to Christian belief, Jesus overcomes death and offers healing to those who believe in him through his death on the cross and his resurrection.

Christians believe that Jesus willingly suffered and died on the cross as a sacrifice for the sins of humanity. By taking upon himself the punishment that we deserve for our sins, Jesus paid the price for our reconciliation with God and conquered death.

Through his resurrection, Jesus was raised to new life, defeating death and showing that he has the power to give eternal life to those who believe in him. By rising from the dead, Jesus demonstrated that he has the power to overcome death and to offer healing and restoration to those who believe in him.

Through faith in Jesus, Christians believe that they can receive forgiveness for their sins and have eternal life with God. They also believe that Jesus offers healing and restoration for the effects of sin in their lives, including physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. Overall, Jesus' death and resurrection are seen as the means by which he overcomes death and offers healing to those who believe in him.

The theme that connects Hebrews 2:14-18 and Mark 1:29-39 is the role of Jesus as a savior who has overcome death and offers healing and deliverance to those who believe in him.

In Hebrews 2:14-18, the author writes about how Jesus, as a human being, became like us in every way, except for sin, in order to bring many children to glory. The passage emphasizes that Jesus took on human flesh and suffered death in order to destroy the power of death and make it possible for us to be reconciled with God.

Mark 1:29-39 describes Jesus' ministry of healing and deliverance in Galilee, including his healing of Simon's mother-in-law, the casting out of evil spirits from demon-possessed people, and his healing of many people who were sick with various diseases. This passage highlights Jesus' power and authority to heal and deliver people from the effects of sin and evil, and it serves as an example of his role as the savior and the deliverer of humanity. Overall, these passages depict Jesus as a savior who has overcome death and offers healing and deliverance to those who believe in him.


Popular posts from this blog

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (2/12/23)

2/12/2023 Write an expository homily for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time using these scripture passages: Sirach 15:15-20; Psalms 119:1-2.4-5.17-18.33-34; 1 Corinthians 2:6-10; Matthew 5:17-37; while cross-referencing the Fathers of the Church, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the writings of recent popes throughout. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today's readings remind us of the importance of following God's commandments and living a life of holiness. In the first reading from Sirach, we are told that if we keep the commandments, our path will be like a shining light and our future will be like a peaceful day. This is because God's commandments lead us to a life of love and compassion, and bring us closer to God himself. In the Psalm, we are called to meditate on God's laws and to keep them in our hearts. The psalmist recognizes that God's laws are a source of joy and happiness, and that by keeping them, we can avoid the dangers of sin and temptati...
Read more

Third Sunday of Lent (3/12/2023)

Write an expository homily for the Third Sunday of Lent using these scripture passages: Ex 17:3-7;Rom 5:1-2,5-8;Jn 4:5-42 ; while cross-referencing the Fathers of the Church, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the writings of recent popes throughout.  My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, as we gather together on this Third Sunday of Lent, we are reminded of the great love that God has for us. In our readings today, we hear about God's care and compassion for us, and we are called to turn towards Him with open hearts and minds. The first reading today from the Book of Exodus recounts the story of the Israelites wandering in the desert and complaining to Moses about their thirst. God then provided water for them from a rock. This story reveals God's care for His people, even when they doubt and complain. The Fathers of the Church, such as St. John Chrysostom, taught that this water from the rock was a prefiguration of the spiritual refreshment that Christ offers us thro...
Read more

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (1/29/23)

Write an expository homily for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time using these scripture passages: Zephaniah 2:3;3:12-13; Psalms 146:6-7,8-9,9-10; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; and Matthew 5:1-12a; and cross-referencing the Catechism of the Catholic Church throughout. Today's readings remind us that true happiness comes not from worldly success or power, but from humility and trust in God. In the first reading, the prophet Zephaniah urges the people to seek righteousness and humility, for only then will they be protected by God. The Psalmist echoes this message, praising God as the defender of the oppressed and the provider for the needy. In the second reading, Paul reminds the Corinthians that they are not wise or powerful in themselves, but are made so by God's call and grace. And in the Gospel, Jesus teaches the Beatitudes, which present the path to true happiness and blessedness. The Catechism teaches us that the Beatitudes are at the heart of Jesus' preaching and that they exp...
Read more