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“He spread the report abroad so that it was impossible for Jesus to enter a town openly” (Mark 1:44).
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One of the best days of my life was the day I was ordained a priest.
I remember people taking hundreds of pictures with their iPhones. It was such a special occasion that everyone wanted to be a part of it.
I felt like you may have felt on your wedding day, the day when you held your first child, or another day that changed your life.
When exciting things like that happen, we have to share the experience and the pictures with others.
It’s simply part of being human.
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That’s how this man felt about Jesus.
Jesus changed his life; he cured his leprosy!
He couldn’t help but shout the name Jesus from his rooftop. As the Gospel tells us, he told so many people that Jesus couldn’t enter a town without being bombarded.
Have we had that same type experience with Jesus? Does the Lord drive us to excitement?
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Or are we more casual, lukewarm in our faith?
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Joyful moments must be shared. And what better news is there than the friendship and salvation offered in Jesus Christ?
Like the leper who was healed, that’s news we should share joyfully with others today.