Resources for Sunday, February 11, 2024

Cure the Leper

Leprosy was a dreaded, but misunderstood disease. The illness we call leprosy is actually “Hansen’s disease,” a sometimes fatal but non-contagious ailment. Yet, quarantine was the treatment for those in the past. A leper dared to break that quarantine so he could receive a cure from Jesus. By breaking that taboo, both the leper and Jesus became unclean. By breaking that taboo, both did the will of God.

When have you felt really alive? This question is addressed in the Gospel Story "Whole Again." This is a three minute video with a short story of a life situation, a moral from the gospel and a reflection question.

If you like this video, pass the link along to those who you evangelize in your life. And don't forget to like and subscribe.

apostolic-times.com continues with context for the season's readings. In 1 Corinthians, St. Paul addressed table manners with neighbors. In Mark 1, Jesus healed the leper.

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