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HEALING
Wednesday‘s Word
“God grants us his love, which saves us,
heals us and gives us strength.” Pope Francis
Why do you think the people asked Jesus to lay his hand on the deaf man? This Sunday’s
Gospel reminds us how, in Jesus, God is active in the world, bringing healing. At differing
times and in differing ways, we all need the healing touch of Jesus. Ask your child
what the word ‘healing’ means to them. It may help your child if you tell them about
the different kinds of healing we can experience in life. Then ask your child who brings
healing to them, bringing comfort when they are ill, hurt or upset.
God still heals today, particularly through other people –
doctors, nurses and, if we let him, through us too.
We can hurt people by unkind words, by a look or by refusing to speak to them. But we can
heal people by a smile, by a greeting or even by asking for their forgiveness or offering
them ours. Consider if there is anyone to whom you can help bring God’s healing. What could
you do? Perhaps you can: pray for someone; talk gently and lovingly to someone if there is
a problem; give the gift of a smile; take time to listen carefully to other people, and try to
support them where possible. Can you think of any good ways to bring healing to others?
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Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for the healing you bring to our lives.
Please help us to share your healing love with all those around us. Amen.
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One of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church is called the ‘Anointing
of the Sick’. The priest anoints the sick person with holy oil, praying that
God may help them. All sacraments remind us of God’s love and care for
each one of us. You can find out more from your local parish church.