"I Do Will It. Be Made Clean"! ...Fr. Patrick Etuk, MSP ... In today's Gospel, we hear about the time when Jesus encountered a man suffering from leprosy. Leprosy was not only a physical ailment but also a symbol of being an outcast from society, often associated with sinners or those living in ways that society deemed unacceptable. Despite the man's isolation, Jesus showed him compassion and healed him. Jesus didn't just see the man's condition; he felt his pain deeply. With a touch filled with love and power, Jesus healed the man, showing that God cares for those who are suffering and isolated. In Mark 1:41, Jesus declares, "I do will it. Be made clean," revealing his willingness and ability to heal. However, Jesus instructed the man to keep his healing private and instead present himself to the priest as prescribed by Moses. This act reminds us that Jesus didn't seek personal glory but directed all honor to God. The story also teaches us th...
