Fr. Scott HaynesHealing of the ParalyticThe Gospel tells us four men had been trying to bring their paralyzed friend inside so that Jesus could heal him.
Fr. Scott HaynesLove Thy Neighbor as ThyselfMother Teresa said: "In Holy Communion we have Christ under the appearance of bread; in our work we find Him under the appearance of flesh."
Fr. Scott HaynesIs it Lawful to Heal on the Sabbath?The scene in which the Lord heals the man with dropsy leads to a lesson on the meaning of the Sabbath and the virtue of humble charity.
Fr. Scott HaynesYoung Man, I Say To Thee, "Arise!"Christ had compassion on the widow in this Gospel scene because he saw an afflicted mother weeping over the loss of her only son.
Fr. Scott HaynesBearing Our Crosses TogetherWe Christians need to bear our crosses and help our neighbors in their struggles too.