Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Luke 4, 38-44
After Jesus left the synagogue, he entered the house of Simon. Simon’s mother-in-law was afflicted with a severe fever, and they interceded with him about her.
He stood over her, rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up immediately and waited on them.
At sunset, all who had people sick with various diseases brought them to him. He laid his hands on each of them and cured them.
And demons also came out from many, shouting, “You are the Son of God.” But he rebuked them and did not allow them to speak because they knew that he was the Messiah.
At daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place. The crowds went looking for him, and when they came to him, they tried to prevent him from leaving them.
But he said to them, “To the other towns also I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God, because for this purpose I have been sent.”
And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.
Peter’s mother-in-law
1) Fever. Let’s look at the implication that a fever can have. Fevers can make you imagine things, make you uncomfortable, and over excite you. Are you allowing yourself to be led by an overactive imagination? Are you creating delusions and seeing things that do not really exist? Are you going through something like that? Are you allowing depression, distress, or over-excitement to lead your life? Are you overwhelmed by what you think might happen in the future? How many conclusions do you draw in advance? Do they lead you to make mistakes that later you do not know how to fix? Ask Jesus to shelter you in reality. For the cure of this I suggest prayer, talking to someone about what is going on in your life, and helping others.
2) Deserted place. In his Gospel, Luke always emphasizes that Jesus sought time and space for prayer alone with God, his Father. You too, should look for a moment to talk to Him or simply be with Him, even if it is in the ‘desert’ of your car or your room. That moment of prayer and reflection will fill your soul. Because every day has its own demands.
3) They were looking for him. The crowd absorbs. It is key to keep your feet on the ground and remember that you have a path to follow. Beware of doing too much, because it can lead you to not knowing how to manage your time, which is basic for your mission. It is important to remember that you have a great task in life, and you must know how to manage your time and remember your limits.
God bless you and keep you in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. And don’t forget Heaven is our goal.
