Lk. 17:14
"As they were going they were cleansed."
Could you imagine Veruca from Willy Wonka telling Jesus, "I want it now, I want it my way!" Today's Gospel portrays Jesus hearing the cry of the Lepers and telling them to go show themselves to the priests. There is no snap of the fingers, no grand show of majesty. The Lepers hear the word of Jesus and follow through on it. It is in that way that they are healed. Too often I want healing or grace to come to me the way I want it. Perhaps today we strive to hear the voice of the Lord, to follow through on His invitation and in so doing find the healing we desire.
Get to know our seminarians! Today's reflection was written by:
Fr. Chuck Dornquast, Director of Vocations
Home parish: Office of Vocations
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