"The Old Testament associates the presence and work of God with the miraculous healing of the sick, the restoration of blind people, deaf people, and lame people to full health. God who is the creator and sustainer of all life brings renewal, healing, and mercy. Jesus' ministry of healing then reveals that he accomplishes the work of God as he travels the roads of Galilee and Judea. In this, they are part of the picture of the one who is more than prophet - the Messiah who is the revelation of the heart of the Father - Emmanual, 'God who is with us,' the 'Word made flesh.'"
In a recent commentary, Bishop Richard G. Henning, the bishop of the Diocese of Providence
(RI), reflected on God's healing and mercy and its relationship to the World Day of the Sick.
To access Bishop Henning's complete essay, please visit:
The State of Hope: God, creator and sustainer of all life brings renewal, healing and mercy (8 FEB 24)
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