GOSPEL If this widow was to lose her only son to death, it is assured that she will barely live as she will struggle to live with dignity. Her only source of sustenance will be gone if her son dies. This explains her anxiety. Jesus knows this and has mercy on her. The son of the widow lives. Jesus does not always intervene directly in our lives, but we can be sure that He is aware of our struggles and walks with us in them. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION A great prophet has arisen in our midst and God has visited his people. Luke 7:11-17 11 Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him. 12 As he drew near to the gate of the city, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. A large crowd from the city was with her. 13 When the Lord saw her, he was moved with pity for her and said to her, “Do not weep.” 14 He stepped forward and touched the coffin; at this the bearers halted, and he said, “Young man, I tell you, arise!” 15 The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. 16 Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, exclaiming, “A great prophet has arisen in our midst,” and “God has visited his people.” 17 This report about him spread through the whole of Judea and in all the surrounding region. think: Jesus does not always intervene directly in our lives, but we can be sure that He is aware of our struggles and walks with us in them. kerygmafamily/modules/dailyreadings/read.php?date=2013-09-17
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