Take Five for Faith
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MONDAY, JANUARY 30


Bring hurts to heal

The expression “inner demons” captures something of the helplessness that those in the grip of negative behaviors feel. The ancients took that phrase literally, believing that illness was due to divine punishment for sin or demons taking up temporary residence in a person. The remedy was to seek forgiveness or a healer who could rid you of the bad spirits. While most people nowadays don’t believe that sicknesses and personality problems come from evil spirits or God’s wrath, there is still the need for reaching out to others for help when you cannot help yourself. Medical and other professionals, counselors, family, friends, and especially Jesus the Healer in prayer provide that assistance.

TODAY’S READINGS: 2 Samuel 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Mark 5:1-20

“Go home to your family and announce to them all that the Lord in his pity has done for you. ”


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