When Jesus saw her

“And a woman was there who for eighteen years had been crippled by a spirit; she was bent over, completely incapable of standing erect. When Jesus saw her, he called to her and said, ‘Woman, you are set free of your infirmity.’ He laid his hands on her, and she at once stood up straight and glorified God.” (LK 13: 11-13)

We are watched, but not by law enforcement, speeding cameras or spy satellites. We are watched carefully by God, Who is Love and wants to “lay his hands on us,” on our weaknesses and limitations. He wants us “standing erect,” full of dignity and respect for God: “she at once stood up straight and glorified God.”

“Your word, O Lord, is truth; consecrate us in the truth.” (Gospel Acclamation)