Summary
In this Gospel we see the dramatic interaction between Christ and the leper. The lepers sincerity, humility and desire, moves Jesus to pity. The packets focuses on the reception of the Sacraments which truely heal our soul, delivering us from the leprosy of our soul (sin). Jesus gives grace and shows pity on humanity, through the Sacraments. Can we be sincere, humble, and have a incresed desire for the Sacraments.
Key Words / Themes
leper, healing, sacraments, pity, compassion, prayer, the Jesus prayer, mercy, leprosy, sickness, worship, religion, orthodoxy, orthopraxy, grace, faith, good works, holiness, Mass, Crucifixion, ex opera operato, respect, rules, disciple
Formulas of Catholic Doctrine
Theological Virtues – (Faith, Charity)
Two Great Commandments – (Love of God; Love of Neighbor)
Mass (All the Mass Parts; Reverence during)
Sacraments (All Sacraments, especially Eucharist and Baptism)
Our Father (Deliver us from evil, lead us not into temptation)
Beatitudes (Blessed are those who hunger and thirst; Blessed are the pure of heart)
Commandments (1st – have no other gods before me; 4th – honor of parents; holy Mother Church)
Articles of the Creed – 1st – I believe in God, the Father almighty (worship of God); 9th – Holy Catholic Church, Communion of Saints (disciples of the Church); 10th – Forgiveness of Sins
Fruits of the Holy Spirit – (Piety)
Works of Mercy (Spiritual and Corporal)