Search for Healing, Journey of Faith

Today’s Gospel is about the power of faith in the face of fear—emotions we all experience at one
time or another.

We know the story well. An official of the synagogue pleaded with Jesus for a laying of hands on his sick daughter who was at the point of death. The crowd said why trouble the rabbi when the girl
had in fact died. Jesus’ response was calming. He would go to the home of the official with a
message of faith.

Upon entering the house, Jesus said the child was not dead but merely asleep. Ignoring the disbelievers, he took the young girl by the hand and asked her to rise. Which she did.
The crowd was utterly astonished at the healing powers of the preacher from Galilee.

Placing complete faith in God in the face of seemingly insurmountable difficulties is perhaps the most challenging experience any of us can have. But faith, as the Gospel shows us, is the only remedy for grief and fear. Faith is the grace that can us heal from deep hurts and sorrow, and from personal disappointments as well. Faith restores our souls, transcending moments of doubt and fear with
the conviction that we are destined for eternal life in the company of Our Lord.

Friend, no matter our calling, we are all human beings in need of healing. But just as important, we are all capable of offering healing to one another—the gift of grace that begins with an act of compassion. Today, Jesus assures us that we will always have the presence of God to restore our souls. When we need help, all we need to do is ask.

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