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by Rev. Fr. V.V. Paulose, Toronto, Canada
"A vast crowd brought to him people who were lame, blind, crippled, dumb, and many others. They laid them at the feet of Jesus, and he healed them all." (Mathew 15:30)
Ordinary human beings can be healers!
Healing is the total wellness of an individual - physical, mental and spiritual
but curing is the biological fitness. Treatment of any sickness should start
from the soul because that is the root from where all illnesses sprout. Holistic
treatment is the best for wellness. So the first and foremost things we could do
for the sick is to lead them to God. That can be done by anybody at any time, at
any place and under any circumstances who has the will to do so. That is what
God wants from us.
A vast crowd was brought to Jesus to be healed, and he healed them all. Jesus is
still able to heal people who are suffering physically, emotionally, and
spiritually, and we can be ones who bring suffering people to him. Whom do you
know who needs Christ's healing touch? You can bring them to Jesus through
prayer, take them to hospital, to counseling, explain to them the reason for the
hope that you have. Then let Christ do the healing. We should not be an onlooker
when others are in pain of sickness.
Others know about God and his love of healings only through you and me. Don't
scuttle and cap that happiness for you and the sick.
Ann, an unmarried nurse settled in a remote village after her retirement, was
managing her life with her pension. Meanwhile, she was affected by Dementia and
no one was there to take care of her. Suresh, a person who knew Ann, had just
finished his commerce degree and was in search of a job. After seeing Ann's
plight, Suresh's compassionate heart made him to do something to help her. With
the help of his friends, Suresh brought Ann to a home and assured the care
givers that they will meet all the expenses of providing care to Ann. She was
treated very well at the home. She was the angel in the home, ever smiling and
without any complaints. When she died, Suresh and his friends were there for her
funeral. They continue to be volunteers for the home and are also well settled
in their lives.
"As the sun went down that evening, people throughout the village brought sick
family members to Jesus. No matter what their diseases were, the touch of his
hand healed everyone" (Luke 4:40). When we were faced with a particularly
difficult situation, what helped us most? Kind words, presence, a touch and a
hug all mean so much to those in pain. We should do that to others who are in
pain.
Jesus, let us be the good Samaritans like Suresh and his friends. Bless them Lord. Let our compassionate hearts reach out to the sick. Let all those who are in pain be relieved. Let no one pass from this world of distress without finding the solace in You and may they be blessed to have good Samaritans to help them out. All we ask in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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