Have Faith

Today's Readings:
Heb 12:1-4
Ps 22:26-28, 30-32
Mk 5:21-43

There is many things in our Gospel today we could mention, though one line sums up the entire reading. Jesus states to the synagogue official, "Do not be afraid; just have faith." How true this is for all of us...If we could cast aside our fears and trust in our Lord there would be nothing we could not do. Today let us do just that, and like the woman healed in our Gospel, hear the words of Christ spoken to us, "Go in peace, your faith has saved you." Have a great day and God Bless


Saint of the Day - St. Blase
St. Blase lived in the fourth century. Some say that he came from a rich family and received a Christian education. As a young man, Blase thought about all the sufferings and troubles of the times. He began to realize that only spiritual joys can make a person really happy. He became a priest and then bishop of Sebaste in Armenia which is now modern Turkey. With all his heart, Blase worked to make his people holy and happy. He prayed and preached; he tried to help everyone. When the governor, Licinius, began to persecute the Christians, St. Blase was captured. He was sent to prison to be beheaded. On the way, people crowded the road to see their beloved bishop for the last time. He blessed them all, even the pagans. A poor mother rushed up to him. She begged him to save her child who was choking to death from a fishbone. The saint whispered a prayer and blessed the child. He worked a miracle that saved the child's life. That is why St. Blase is called upon by all who have throat diseases. On his feast day, we have our throats blessed. We ask him to protect us from all sicknesses of the throat. In prison, the saintly bishop converted many pagans. No torture could make him give up his faith in Jesus. He was beheaded in the year 316. Now St. Blase is with Jesus forever.
Reflection: Each of us experiences a need of healing in some area of our lives. Today, invite God to come into these places with the comfort of his presence.

Saint information comes from: http://www.holyspiritinteractive.net/dailysaint/february/0203.asp