It's the 6th Sunday in Ordinary time and our gospel this Sunday is similar to last Sunday's gospel, where we learned that our Lord Jesus Christ is a healer and a preacher.

And Jesus, rather than showing disdain, is moved by great compassion. Then Jesus touches and thereby heals him. In this encounter Jesus makes himself “unclean” in order to heal the leper.

The other day I indulged in one of my favorite treats – a massage. Human hands felt so good on my tight muscles and turned me ...

A primary school assembly, most suitable for pupils aged 7 - 11, retelling the story of 'Jesus heals the man with leprosy'. Includes a song / reflection and / or prayer. Suitable for Collective ...

Jesus Christ’s healing of the leper in the Gospel of Mark encapsulates the whole history of salvation, said Pope Benedict XVI in his Sunday Angelus address for Feb. 12.

Anyone touched by a leper would share the same ritual uncleanliness, but Jesus didn't care about that. He loved, and He was compassionate. He touched the man and then cleansed him.

VATICAN CITY (EWTN NEWS/CNA)—Jesus Christ’s healing of the leper in the Gospel of Mark encapsulates the whole history of salvation, said Pope Benedict XVI in his Sunday Angelus address Feb. 12.

Those who witnessed Jesus’ enounter with this leper, ... Jesus heals the leper – the great saving scandal. Alban McCoy. 16 February 2024, The Tablet Prev. Next. Jesus ...

In his Sunday Angelus address Pope Francis focused on mercy, noting how Jesus heals not by giving lectures, but by going close to those who suffer and curing the “leprosy” of our sin. Saturday ...

Jesus’ touch was not necessary for him to heal the man of leprosy, but the touch may have been necessary to heal the man of feelings of shame and isolation, of rejection and detestation.