Woman's Deep Faith, Courage, determination and Humility were responsible for the Miracle

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 13th Week -  Sunday*

*GOSPEL - Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43*

*First Reading - Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24*

*SECOND READING - 2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15*

*Woman's Deep Faith, Courage, determination and Humility were responsible for the Miracle* 

*1) The Condition of the Woman*

The woman was afflicted with hemorrhages for twelve years.

For Twelve years, She had suffered a lot under many doctor, spending all her earnings, but in vain 

Instead of getting better her condition was worse. 

So her health condition was terrible and which bothered her a lot 

*2) The beautiful side of this suffering Woman*

In spite of all these sufferings, she had not lost hope. She was confident that one day she will be cured of her sickness 

That is one of the reasons why she tried for 12 years the treatment 

Apart from the medical treatment, she also believed in the power of prayer. This is one of the reasons why she approached Jesus 

She had only heard about Jesus, but then it was enough for her to approach Jesus 

*3) The depth of her Faith*

She does not come and explain about her sickness to Jesus 

She didn't explain that she suffered for 12 years and now she has nothing to spend for further treatment 

She didn't come in front of Jesus to capture his attention and to ask for the healing 

With deep faith she only follows in the crowd 

It was enough for her to touch the clothes of Jesus to get well 

Nothing else was needed. This shows the depth of her faith.

*4) The Courage of the Woman*

The woman's courage was great, because

- In spite of her ill health she came to meet Jesus 

- In the public place, touching a well known person, that to a meal was unthinkable 

- To make her way through the crowd needed a lot of courage to protect herself from the crowd 

- Finally we can say that only her courage made her possible to come and touch the clothes of Jesus

*5) The great determination of the Woman*

The determination of the woman made her to convert the impossible ways to possible ways 

Before her determination nothing appeared as impossible to her 

She got the courage to approach Jesus 

She was able to face the crowd

She was able to make her way through the crowd. 

All this was possible because of her great determination

*6) The Humility of the Woman*

The humble nature of the woman is seen in her sincerity

When Jesus asked *who touched me?* she was sincere enough to acknowledge the truth, without knowing the consequences

This shows her humility as well her sincerity

*7) My life and miracles*

Evey day miracles happen in our day, only we need to acknowledge it 

Over and above there certain requirements which are necessary for the miracles to happen

A) Strong Faith like that of woman 

B) Strong determination, which should make us to face any challenging situation

C) Courage : which should motivate us to do something in our lives 

D) Humility : which makes all things possible in our lives 

These things will help us to happen great miracles in our lives 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*