Healed from the leprosy of my sin!
In today’s gospel, Jesus heals ten (10) lepers who approached him saying: “Master, have mercy on us”. The Bible tells us that leprosy was considered a very shameful disease. Those who suffered from any skin disease of the like were excluded, rejected and were beggars left to live on the roadside or away from the inhabitants. Jesus, the compassionate God, indeed came to restore, to heal both, the leprosy sins in our body and soul. He indeed came so that we “may have life and have if to the full” (John 10:10). No wonder he also sent his disciples instructing them: “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely you give.’ Only those with faith and thankful heart will truly experience such a gift of salvation as we can hear his word to the only leper who came back to give him thanks: “Rise and go your way; your faith had made you well” (Luke 17:19)
Master, have mercy on us. Save us!
Fr. Georges sac