Christ the Great Physician
Readings: Is 58:9-14; Ps 81; Lk
5:27-32
Health is one
of the most cherished treasures on earth. We hear people say “health is
wealth”. We can do anything to stay healthy. Science has really advanced in
recent times in the discovery of drugs and vaccines to combat diseases. However,
in spite of all scientific advancements in combating diseases, man still fall
short of complete health of mind and body. In the gospel reading of today,
Jesus says that He came for the sick and not for the healthy. Unfortunately, none
of us is healthy: physically, psychologically and spiritually. So Jesus came
for us all. Christ is an integral healer: He heals us physically,
psychologically and spiritually. In this period of Lent, let us give ourselves
to Christ through mercy, compassion, forgiveness and love that He may heal us.
We need all round healing especially spiritual healing through forgiveness of our
sins because sin is at the base of human sickness.
