Monday of the
Seventh Week in Ordinary Time
(James 3:13-18; Mark 9:14-29)
For the Golden State Warriors Steve Curry seems to be the
player to trust when the team needs to score.
There may be others who have more points on a particular night or who
are less covered. But Curry is the man
to go to in the clutch. In life we similarly
put our faith in Jesus when we are in need.
Today’s gospel shows him delivering where others fail.
The father of the boy possessed by a demon feels
desperate. He goes to Jesus because he
has nowhere else to turn. If his son is
not relieved soon, he might kill himself.
Does he believe that Jesus can help him?
As he says, “’I do believe, help my unbelief.’” His wanting faith, however, is enough. Jesus rebukes the unclean spirit to save the
boy.
We should not hesitate to take to Jesus our needs. He will help us even if we do not get what we
request. Trusting in him, even
half-heartedly, will leave us better off.
This entails beseeching Jesus in prayer.
There we will ask ourselves what we really want from God and will find
Jesus providing it.
