DAILY- HOMILY

JANUARY 12, 2011
WEDNESDAY 1ST WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR I

Readings: Heb 2:14-18 / Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 / Mk 1:29-39

HEBREWS 2:14-18
And because all those children share one same nature of flesh and
blood, Jesus likewise had to share this nature. This is why his death
destroyed the one holding the power of death, that is the devil, and
freed those who remained in bond age all their lifetime because of the
fear of death. Jesus came to take by the hand not the angels but the
human race. So he had to be like his brothers and sisters in every
respect, in order to be the High Priest faithful to God and merciful
to them, a priest able to ask pardon and atone for their sins. Having
been tested through suffering, he is able to help those who are

MARK 1:29-39
As soon as Jesus and his disciples left the synagogue, Jesus went to
the home of Simon and Andrew with James and John. As Simon's mother-in-
law was sick in bed with fever, they immediately told him about her.
Jesus went to her and taking her by the hand, raised her up. The fever
left her and she began to wait on them. That evening at sundown,
people brought to Jesus all the sick and those who had evil spirits:
the whole town was pressing around the door. Jesus healed many who had
various diseases, and drove out many demons; but he did not let them
speak, for they knew who he was. Very early in the morning, before
daylight, Jesus went off to a lonely place where he prayed. Simon and
the others went out, too, searching for him; and when they found him
they said, "Everyone is looking for you." Then Jesus answered, "Let's
go to the nearby villages so that I may preach there too; for that is
why I came." So Jesus set out to preach in all the synagogues
throughout Galilee; he also cast out demons.

REFLECTION
As daunting illness enters into our reality, we imploringly pray for
healing. When there are evil forces out there that seem to be
affecting our balance, we humbly ask for deliverance. However, even
before we know what we want, Jesus is already willing to give us what
we need. He firmly grasps our trembling hands so that the fever may
leave us. He places his gentle palms over us, and the tormenting
voices are silenced. The mission continues even up to this very day.
But this can happen only once we let him into our lives. This can
affect us only if we allow him to hold us, to deeply care for us.

In the Gospels, we read about how he helped so many people in
distress. When they felt that they were on their last legs, they threw
themselves at his feet begging for help which he willingly offered.
However, if we just let these miracles remain as words on pages, we
can never truly experience his love being etched in our hearts. But
salvation from sickness and conquest of demons in our midst becomes
possible only with his touch of love and compassion. And this can
unfold in the most subtle of ways – through the gentle and reassuring
embrace of a trusted friend, from the inspiring conversation with an
acquaintance, through the prayers sent over the internet — these are
all humble manifestations of the continuing presence of Christ in our
midst. Let us beg for the grace of awareness so that we may recognize
his love in the most unexpected of places and in the many surprising
moments he creates.

PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the
unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Jo Marcelo, Jun Lee
- Vicky Fabella
- Susan
… for the personal intentions of
- Marge, John C, Rita M, KD, Kristi MS, Maria PA, Pam, Marge G
- Med Villanueva
- Marlon Llamas
- Josheil Dapo
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Msgr Ralph Salazar
- Marcela Sim
- John Lawrence
Eternal rest grant unto them and may perpetual light shine upon them.
May they and all the dearly departed rest in peace.
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Francisco Tong
- Birthday: Manuel Tagle
- Birthday: Macario Tee
- Wedding Anniversary: Vicente & Maria Rosana Caro
… for world peace and reconciliation.

Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers
and for those who need our prayers the most.

Have a good day!

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