When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him.
And then a leper approached, did him homage, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.”
He stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, “I will do it. Be made clean.” His leprosy was cleansed immediately. (Matthew 8:1-3 NABRE)
We can read today's passage as a reminder that Jesus also cleans our hearts. Each of us needs him to heal us. And this story reminds us that Jesus not only heals chronic physical scarring, but he also heals spiritual wounds. He prepares us for our purpose in this life and our place in the next.
For our part, we must be like the leper who knew he could not clean himself. We have only to recognize Jesus as the one who can heal our heart. Once we do that, we turn to him offering him special honor and asking him to make us clean. Whenever we do that, look at Jesus' reply, "I will do it. Be made clean." Jesus wants to make us acceptable to God! Let's put our pride aside, humble ourselves in his presence, and ask for his help today.
Today, I will seek the Lord's cleansing touch so that my own leprosy is removed.
Blessed Raymond Lull, who worked most of your life to spread the gospel, pray for us.
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