THE MEMORIAL OF ST GREGORY THE GREAT, PONTIFF AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH.
THE MEMORIAL OF ST GREGORY THE GREAT, PONTIFF AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH.
JESUS HEALS PETER'S MOTHER-IN-LAW.
"After Jesus left the synagogue, he entered the house of Simon.
Simon’s mother-in-law was afflicted with a severe fever, and they interceded with him about her.
He stood over her, rebuked the fever, and it left her.
She got up immediately and waited on them.
"At sunset, all who had people sick with various diseases brought them to him.
He laid his hands on each of them and cured them.
And demons also came out from many, shouting,
“You are the Son of God.”
But he rebuked them and did not allow them to speak because they knew that he was the Christ." (Luke 4: 38...44).
Wednesday September 3rd in the 22nd Week in Ordinary Time is Memorial of St Gregory the Great, Pontiff and Doctor of the Church.
We honor today the Servant of the Servants of God, St Gregory the Great. (540 - 604).
Gregory was Pope and Doctor of the Church.
When God chose and anointed David, He exclaimed with delight: "I have chosen David, my servant; with my holy oil I have anointed him. My hand will be with him; my arm will make him strong." (Psalm 89: 21 - 22). This Scripture can be applied to Pope Gregory the Great. Gregory was the David of his days.
St. Gregory the Great was called from the City Hall where he was the Mayor of Rome to be fisher of men.
He left everything and followed Jesus.
He used his wealth to found six monasteries before he was elected Pope.
He is noted in history for instituting liturgical reforms and initiating missionary endeavors.
It was due to St Gregory that missionaries were first sent to England.
Quotes from St Gregory:
"Meditate daily on the words of your Creator. Learn the Heart of God in the words of God, that your soul may be enkindled with greater longing for heavenly joys."
Another inspiration from St Gregory:"A SPIRITUAL GUIDE SHOULD BE SILENT WHEN DISCRETION REQUIRES AND SPEAK WHEN WORDS ARE OF SERVICE. OTHERWISE HE MAY SAY WHAT HE SHOULD NOT OR BE SILENT WHEN HE SHOULD SPEAK." (ST GREGORY THE GREAT, POPE & DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH."
In the Gospel,
Simon Peter, his family and other disciples interceded with Jesus to heal his mother-in-law.
Jesus stood over her, rebuked the fever, and it left her.
Why do we not intercede more often with Jesus to heal our loved ones and friends?
On the same day at sunset, "all who had people sick with various diseases brought them to him. He laid his hands on each of them and cured them. And demons also came out from many, shouting, “You are the Son of God.” But he rebuked them and did not allow them to speak because they knew that he was the Christ."
Some of the sick Jesus healed include demon possessed people. Jesus cast out the demons. When was the last time you interceded with Jesus with expectant faith to heal physical, spiritual, emotional or financial maladies of a loved one or friend?
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11: 28 - 30).
"I am Jesus. Mine it is to save, to heal, to vivify, and to make lovely in the sight of My Father the souls that consent to the operations of My mercy and to the secret action of the Holy Spirit. When you speak to My priests, remind them of the power and efficacy of a single act of confidence in My merciful love. Confidence opens the door to all the treasures of My kingdom. To one who has confidence in My merciful love, I can refuse nothing." (IN SINU JESU page 105).
The Church honors the Sorrowful Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary in September.
For Prayers of Consecration to the Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart of Mary, Litany, Promises of Mary to those who say the Holy Rosary, etc click the link below:
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