Monday of the 4th Week in Ordinary Time – Mark
5:1-20
Today’s Gospel is the
story of the man who had an unclean spirit. This man had been dwelling in
the tombs. His disorder was so severe that no one was able to restrain
him, not even with a chain.
When this man caught sight
of Jesus, he ran to Him, threw himself on the ground, and cried out: “What have
you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God?” The man then begged Jesus not to torment him.
Jesus then asked the spirit: “What is your name?” The spirit told Him:
“Legion is my name. There are many spirits.” The spirit then begged
Jesus not to drive the spirits out of the territory but into a herd of swine
that was nearby. Jesus did as they asked. Immediately the herd of
swine rushed into the sea and was drowned. When the people realized what
Jesus had done, they were astounded and afraid. Then they begged Jesus to
leave their town.
As Jesus was leaving
the town, the man he had healed came to him. The man wanted to follow
Jesus. However, Jesus gently told the man to go home to his family.
He was to announce to them what Jesus had done for him. The man left and
did as Jesus requested and he proclaimed the wonders that Jesus had done for
him. Mark writes, “All were amazed!”
Today take time to
remember some of the wonders that Jesus has done for you throughout your
life. Some of the wonders may have been life-changing events. Other
wonders may have been more subtle and may have taken place over a period of
time. Do you proclaim the wonders Jesus has done for you to the people in
your life? Do you share with your family or friends how Jesus is present
to you and how Jesus is blessing you?
Today, take time and
remember the many blessings you have received throughout your life. It
may be the gifts of family, good health, a good job, or dear friends..
Thank Jesus for the abundance of your blessings. Most of them may seem
like small gifts; however, good things often come in small packages.
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