Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Dear parish family and friends of St. Julia,

In this Sunday’s Gospel from Mark 1:40-45, we read about this leper coming forward to Jesus and miracle of the healing of this man.  The miracles of Jesus can be grouped into seven categories.​

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It is interesting to note that more than 30 miracles of Jesus are recorded in the Bible, yet we know that there are far more, and counting.  The miracles of Jesus continue to this day.  So, what is required on our part?  This is where the leper teaches us.  This man whose name is unknown to us recognized that in Jesus all things are possible.  He believed this in the very depths of his heart and soul.
 
Are you in need of healing at this very moment?  Perhaps it is physical healing.  Maybe the pandemic has left you with the need for mental healing.  Or maybe you are spiritually weak and are crying out for healing.  Healing of body, mind, and spirit.  Whether it is yourself or someone that you know or love, there is someone in need who is hurting in some way that needs some relief, compassion, comfort, strength, and yes, healing.
 
Jesus is here to assist, and we, as God’s instruments here on earth, allow the Holy Spirit to work through us to provide comfort to those around us.  With God, all things are possible.
 
If you wish, you can make me clean.
 
May God continue to bless each of you and those that you love.
 
Fr. Greg