July 15th, 2025

​St. Barnabas Anglican Parish,  Bluff. 
28.06.25

Today's gospel 
 *Matthew 8: 5-17*

 *Reflection*
Today, another person of strong faith is presented to us. This man has no doubt that Jesus both can and will cure his servant, even by a word, without needing to come to the house. And again, Jesus does so. And later, he cures Peter’s mother-in-law. The compassion of Jesus and his desire to relieve human suffering is manifest in every encounter he has with people. What is the healing we desire from Jesus?

 *Prayer*
Lord Jesus, just as you healed the centurion's servant, Peter's mother-in-law, and many others, I come to you today with faith and trust in your power. I believe that you are able to heal and deliver. I ask for your healing touch upon [mention specific needs for healing, physical or spiritual]. I also acknowledge your authority over all things, and I thank you for fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah. May your healing power be evident in my life and in the lives of those around me. *Amen* ."