July 1, 2023

Mt 8:5-17

The centurion, though not Jewish, believes in Jesus’ healing power. Jesus sees that this man’s faith surpasses that of his own people. Jesus says the words and heals the centurion’ s servant. He goes on to heal Simon’s mother-in-law, who immediately gets up from her bed and serves the disciples. The healings continue as prophesied by Isaiah.

We are reminded regularly of the centurion’s great faith through the words of the Eucharistic prayer during the Mass. It is a blessed reminder.

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