Gospel of the day: John 4:43-54 (March 15, 2021)

Gospel of the day: John 4:43-54 

March 15, 2021

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John

Jesus Heals an Official's Son

At the end of the two days' stay, Jesus went on into Galilee. He had previously said, "A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own country." The Galileans welcomed him, for they had been in Jerusalem at the Passover celebration and had seen all his miraculous signs.

In the course of his journey through Galilee, he arrived at the town of Cana, where he had turned the water into wine. There was a government official in the city of Capernaum whose son was very sick. When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea and was traveling in Galilee, he went over to Cana. He found Jesus and begged him to come to Capernaum with him to heal his son, who was about to die.

Jesus asked, "Must I do miraculous signs and wonders before you people will believe in me?"

The official pleaded, "Lord, please come now before my little boy dies."

Then Jesus told him, "Go back home. Your son will live!" And the man believed Jesus' word and started home.

While he was on his way, some of his servants met him with the news that his son was alive and well. He asked them when the boy had begun to feel better, and they replied, "Yesterday afternoon at one o'clock his fever suddenly disappeared!" Then the father realized it was the same time that Jesus had told him, "Your son will live." And the officer and his entire household believed in Jesus. This was Jesus' second miraculous sign in Galilee after coming from Judea.

The Gospel of the Lord.

Reflection

The gospel today is another story of the power of faith. It was the second miracle that Jesus did in Cana. Jesus shows that it is not necessary for Him to be physically present to cure the sick. It reflects our prayers. We all pray for what we desire. There are times that we think that our prayers are not answered because it didn't happen. There are no signs of miracles that it will happen. Let us ask ourselves: Do I believe in Jesus even my prayers are not yet answered?

Moreover, it was stated that Jesus was not honored in his own country. The gospel reminds us that we don't need the miracles of Jesus for us to believe in him. As followers of Jesus, we should be the one who believes in him and follow his teachings. We should strengthen our faith and do the things God wants us to do. Our prayers were heard and we need to be patient in God's perfect timing. All the sickness and burden we experienced will be healed. Open our hearts to the presence of Jesus, open our eyes to see the works of Jesus, and open our ears to hear the word of God. Jesus works miracles in your life! Keep believing!