Whatever villages or towns or countryside he entered,
they laid the sick in the marketplaces
and begged him that they might touch only the tassel on his cloak;
and as many as touched it were healed.
Mk 6:56
Today's complete readings can be found at USCCB
This is the time of year where everyone gets sick. For moms this means a little something different...than for most people. We are the ones who take care of everyone when they are sick...no matter how sick we ourselves are...The Gospel reading reminded me of how Jesus was followed by sick people, with all kinds of needs, and he never stopped giving of himself . My most bitter moments have come as a mom, when I just want to get away...I just feel like I can not possibly take care of one more need of my little brood. I take care of four people now...three of which are almost entirely helpless. I have moments like this almost every day.
Lately I have found sanctuary in daily mass. I feel like I need unearthly power to get through the day. Receiving Eucharist has made a big difference in how I handle all the needs of my family. I need it more than once a week. It is tough to get all three little people in the car and to mass by 8:30, and it also takes a little bribery too, fruit snacks or cereal, but we have been going, and it's making a big difference.
Jesus, help me know deep within my soul that I am placed in here on earth in your image, and that my job as a full time mom is to reach out my arms in love to my family in need, and my community. Thank you for the opportunity for this to be my full time occupation. Amen
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