God is not far from his people-Homily for Monday of the 14th week in ordinary time JULY 2023

Homily for Monday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time. 

Genesis 28:10-22a. Psalm 91:1-2,3-4ab,14-15ab. Matthew 9:18-26.

In the first reading, we have the dream of Jacob. In this dream, there was a divine intervention given to him through God's angels ascending and descending the ladder.

This image signifies a divine sanctuary through which heaven and earth are connected. The dream also signifies that God is not far from his people. Rather, He is a God who can be accessed and reached.

We see this reflected in today's Gospel in the healing of the woman who had suffered haemorrhage for twelve years and the raising of the daughter of the ruler back to life in today's Gospel.

The woman with haemorrhage approached Jesus with faith. Many people touched Jesus. What made the difference in the touch of this woman was that she touched Jesus with faith. She said to herself, "If I only touch his garment, I shall be made well" (Matt.9:21).

In the second miracle, Jesus shows his authority over life and presents himself as a life giver.

Our encounter with Jesus should make us better because there is no one who encounters Jesus will still remain the same. We must have faith and the courage to approach Jesus in our difficulties.

May our encounter with Jesus bring us healing spiritually and physically through Christ our Lord. Amen.