Tue 4th Feb 2014 4th Week in Ordinary Time Mk. 5:21-43 The cure of the woman with a long history of hemorrhage is the epitome of faith. There she was, frustrated by her long illness. Of course, we must understand why this sickness of hers brought her much suffering. According to Mosaic laws in Leviticus, a woman with menstrual flow is considered ritually unclean. She could not go to the temple for worship and not be in contact with others lest she contaminates them. She was deprived of her dignity and freedom. But she continued to have hope. Her hope sustained her faith that God would heal her. Thus, she took the courage to touch the cloak of Jesus, even though knowing that by so doing she would contaminate Him. But she did so nevertheless because she had faith in Jesus, not only that He could cure her simply by allowing her to touch His cloak but also that Jesus would understand and empathize with her. Indeed, it was her faith that healed her and gained her salvation. It was this faith that made the relationship of love between Jesus and her possible. In the final analysis, it was the faith of this woman in God that allowed her to live in hope. This faith and hope in turn led to a relationship of love. It was love that healed her in the end because she did not place obstacles for Jesus to enter her life. What then would be the implications for us in terms of our vocation in life and human relationships? Whether it is our vocation or relationship with God or with our fellowmen, it is clear that if we are to have a deep love for God or love for our fellowmen, then we need to have faith in each other. Without this faith vision, no hope or love can exist. Concretely it means that first and foremost, in our communities, whether at home, in Church or at work, both those in authority and its members must trust that God has chosen us for our respective roles. Parents and leaders must be convinced of their calling to form those under their care. As members of our respective communities, we must listen to the voice of God through those placed in charge of us. We need to trust that He has a plan for us, even if we do not always agree with the things we are asked to do. Unless we trust that He has chosen us for our respective roles or vocation, it would be difficult to commit ourselves to our assigned tasks, less still, love what we do. As members and subordinates, we too need to have faith in our leaders whom God has put in charge of us. We must trust that God wants us to be formed by them. Even though they may not be perfect, God will in His own way form us after His own heart. This then must be the fundamental presupposition.
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