CARRIED BY FRIENDS
Hebrews 4:1-5, 11; Psalm 77; Mark 2:1-12
Like the friends of the paralytic, we must make every effort to bring our friends, unbelievers, and those who are spiritually paralyzed to Jesus.
Some may ask, “Why do Catholics baptize infants when they cannot express their faith or be responsible for it?” Today’s Gospel helps us understand that the faith of parents or friends suffices for the baptism of infants.
The paralytic was brought to Jesus by his friends and was restored because of their faith. As the Gospel says in Mark 2:5, “When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man, ‘Son, your sins are forgiven.'”
Beloved, let us carry a friend or relative today. Sometimes we are accountable not just for ourselves, but for others as well (cf. Ezekiel 3:18-19).
LET US PRAY
Lord God, you hold out the light of your Word to those who do not know you. Strengthen in our hearts the faith you have given us, so that no trials may quench the fire your Spirit has kindled within us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Fr. Daniel Evbotokhai
