Heal me, Lord.
From today’s Scripture:“Whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst.” —Jn 4:14
In today’s Gospel Jesus encounters the woman at the well, one of the key lenten stories of conversion. He initially asks her for water but ends up giving her the everlasting waters instead. He teaches her how God is truly to be worshiped and loved; she in turn goes to spread the Good News.
The fullness of Christ’s teaching is found in the Church and her teachings. It is in our encounter with our Lord, at the Well of Living Water in each of our lives and in our Church, that we find the gift of salvation. We have only to open our eyes and ears. Jesus is always ready to walk with us, heal us and make us into instruments for the kingdom. It begins with our recognition of him. And then it just keeps going!
Let us pray: Lord Jesus, heal me, as you did the woman at the well. Teach me to recognize you in my brothers and sisters when they, too, ask for water. Help me to be a healing presence.
Today’s author is Glenmary Brother Thomas Nguyen, of Dallas, Texas.
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