Something that strikes me about the gospel passage that is quoted for today's liturgy is the fact that Jesus was always willing to help those who were truly in need. Saint Mark recounts the details of his travel to the Decapolis (Mk 7:31-32). This was a relatively sparsely populated part of Israel at the time. In that place, he encountered a man who was deaf and who had a speech impediment. The people asked Jesus to help him.
It is interesting to note that if it weren't for the other people - who actually remain nameless - this deaf-mute might never have met Jesus.
If we are indeed a people who have already heard Jesus speak, then we are already on the way to becoming better disciples. However it is part of the job description of a disciple to seek out those who are in need of Jesus' help. It is up to us to identify those of our brothers and sisters who are in need and to invite them into a living relationship with the one who we have already met.
Have a great day.
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