I am a Leper too!

After our overnight expedition, my wife and I went directly to Sun Valley and attended the Sunday mass. I was really tired but tried my best to listen to the Priest. Then I heard the Gospel and the only words that I could remember were "Leper" and "touched by Jesus".

That was like my energy drink for it kept me awake and listen more intently to the Homily.

Yes, I am also a leper just like the man in the Gospel. I could imagine how the people then would do their best to conceal their sickness. Why not? When the community finds out then out you go! Damned for ever. Rejected no matter who you are. Then Jesus did something out of the ordinary. If I were there, I am sure I will also have the same reaction. I wouldn't find it amusing or be angry even. Because I also wouldnt understand.

But in the mass, I realized that I am no different with the Leper. I, too am living in secrecy. Leprosy one day will physically show itself but mine is spiritual leprosy and no one will ever see it. I lived a life pretending that since no one can see my sickness and it doesn't affect anyone then it was ok. Who am I kidding? Jesus just touched me yesterday. I was surprised that I was being Healed when I thought that nothing was wrong to me. When I searched my heart deeper, I said to myself and admitted that I too am a leper that need healing.

Jesus touched me. How I love being with Jesus. When nothing seem to be more important than to be in His presence. That's how the Leper must have felt when he was cured. He didn't care because he knew he was well again.

I realized what God has instructed me so many years agao. That in everything I do, I must find God there. Jesus loves meand His love is constant. Never changing. While I don't encounter any troubles right now, Jesus reminds me that there are something in me that still need to be healed. I shouldn't stop and ignore it.


I love Jesus and it comforts me to know that He loves more than I coulld ever imagine.