For our reflection today, we see how Jesus praises a pagan centurion for his faith, stating that it transcends religious affiliations and transcends race or religion. His faith is characterized by trust, humility, and benevolence. The centurion’s faith is profound, trusting in Jesus’ power to heal his servant even in deathbeds and over distances. He asks Jesus to heal his servant, expressing his humility without self-esteem or self-despise.
The centurion acknowledges Jesus’ divine, spiritual, and holy authority, but confesses his unworthiness before the divine presence, stating that he is not worthy to have him under his roof. This faith is not based on allegiance to a religion or nation, but on the power of Jesus’ word of command over sickness.
With faith, he says to the Lord “Lord, do not trouble yourself, for I am not worthy to have you come under my roof; therefore I did not presume to come to you. But say the word, and let my servant be healed. For I am a man set under authority, with soldiers under me: and I say to one, ‘Go, and he goes; and to another, ‘Come, and he comes; and to my slave, ‘Do this, and he does it.”
May God grant us the grace to have such a strong faith in Him.
Thank you, Fr for such innitiave. Reading your reflection every morning is a source of inspiration to get my day going.
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