Leprosy was not the part of the Leper

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 1st Week - Thursday*

*Gospel : Mk 1:40-45*

*First Reading : Heb 3:7-14*

*Leprosy was not the part of the Leper*

*1) The man with the Leprosy*

In the Gospel we see a man with leprosy disease

This disease he got it later and it was not there when he was born 

So the leprosy was not the part of the person but he got it as he lived his life 

*2) Leprosy left the Person*

The Gospel clearly tells us that the leprosy immediately left him when Jesus made him clean 

So the leaving of the leprosy is a very important pointed to be noted here 

When something leaves, it is clear that it is not the part of it. 

*3) There are many things those should leave us*

Like in the Gospel, there are many things in our lives, like that of leprosy, which should leave our life. Some of the examples may be, 

The leprosy of gossip

The leprosy of pride

The leprosy of revenge

The leprosy of selfishness

The leprosy of hatred

All these sickness of leave our life, and we should become healthy persons 

*4) Only Jesus can heal from leprosy*

The above mentioned leprosy is more worst and powerful than the physical leprosy

This  leprosy can leave us, only when Jesus commands them to Go

That's why we need Jesus who can make a difference in our life 

*5) We aquire the leprosy later*

When we are born, we are not affected by this leprosy

But as we grow, many types of leprosy take control of our life, and we function under the influence of  the leprosy

So it is our duty to invite Jesus into our life, who can chase the leprosy of mind and heart. 

6) Leprosy and the person - two diffent issues

7) Leprosy from the person can be separated

8) Leprosy alone has no power. It has power only when it mixes up with the human being. By itself it has no power

*Leprosy free life is worth Living*

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*