Study of the Readings
ed. by
Joyce Ann Zimmerman,
et al
• Words, Phrases
• To the point
• First Two Readings
• Experience
John Kavanaugh, SJ
If faith is real, it seeks expression. But faith cannot be real for us if it is not allowed into our real world.
John J. Pilch
One very consistent element in Jesus’ healing activity is that he restores sick persons to their proper status, role, and place in the community.
God seeks human beings, not human goods. He desires to bestow what is heavenly, not to acquire anything earthly. Christ came to seek not our possessions but us.
Dennis
Hamm, SJ
This is another of Mark's cameos of Christian life: a person in trouble is rescued through encounter with the Lord and proceeds to serve others.
Reginald H. Fuller
Job’s reflections on the miseries of human life are meant to
provide a background for the healing work of Christ, of which the
gospel speaks. It is from such miseries as Job speaks of that
Christ comes to save us.