Jesus came out of the Synagogue, and performed many miracles

Gospel Thoughts

*First Week : Wednesday*

*GOSPEL - Mk 1:29-39*

*First Reading - Heb 2:14-18*

*Jesus came out of the Synagogue, and performed many miracles*

*1) The relationship between synagogue and the miracles of Jesus*

Synagogue is a place of prayer and it is a holy place 

Before He performed the miracle of Healing the mother in law of  Peter, He was in synagogue

He had gone to the synagogue to pray and to preach the good news 

So for Jesus synagogue becomes a place, where one prays and prepares himself for the further mission. 

*2) Jesus goes to Peter's House, directly from the Synagogue*

The Gospel clearly says, *On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.*

So filled with the power of prayer, Jesus directly goes to the house of Simon and heals his mother in law, who was suffering from the fever. 

So there is a close connection between the place of prayer,  power of prayer and the miracle of healing 

Ultimately it is very evident, Jesus performed all the miracles with power of Prayer 

*3) Next day - Jesus begins the day with prayer* 

*Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed.*

After having spent a quality time in prayer, early in the morning, Jesus began His ministry

So prayer becomes the foundation for all types of ministry

*4) Jesus performs all the miracles after He prayed* 

There are many examples in the Bible, to show that, Jesus prayed before He could perform the miracles 

For example : Feeding of the 5000 people,  

Raising of Lazarus etc 

Prayer was a powerful weapon of Jesus, to perform the miracle. 

*5) What about My Life?* 

Do I seek God's Help, before I ask anything from the Lord

Do I believe in the power of Prayer? 

How does the prayer work in my Life? 

Anything that has to start in my life, do I start the same, after deep prayer experience?

*6) Coming out of the Church, what happens to us?*

Jesus came out of synagogue, and performed great miracles 

Likewise when we come out of the Church, what is my reaction? 

After coming out of the church having deep spiritual experience, what is my reactions? 

Church life and my  life outside outside the church has any similarities? 

Am I able to live my faith in the practicle level 

Think about it

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*