The gospel passage for today's liturgy places us in the home of Simon, where Jesus met Simon's mother-in-law (cf Lk 4:38-39). I have always wondered whether Simon was the one who called out to Jesus and told him about his ailing mother-in-law. Was it he who invited Jesus to enter his home, to draw close to his elder who was in need?
Just as he was willing to visit with that weakened woman, so he was also willing to draw close to many others who were brought to him later that day: those who were sick with various diseases (Lk 4:40). In each case, he opened his merciful heart and was present to them in their need. In the same way, our loving God draws close to us whenever we call out to him. He is aware of our need and is always ready to heal us, to respond to our call and to reassure us of his love for us.
Today, let our prayer be heard by our loving God. We may not be aware of our own weakness. We may consider ourselves not to be in need of the divine physician, but it is enough for us to call out, to ask him to visit us ... he is always ready to share with us the gifts that we need.
Have a great day.
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