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= **January 9, 2015 Gospel** =

**Luke 5:12-16 **
It happened that there was a man full of leprosy in one of the towns where Jesus was; and when he saw Jesus, he fell prostrate, pleaded with him, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” Jesus stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, “I do will it. Be made clean.” And the leprosy left him immediately. Then he ordered him not to tell anyone, but “Go, show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses prescribed; that will be proof for them.” The report about him spread all the more, and great crowds assembled to listen to him and to be cured of their ailments, but he would withdraw to deserted places to pray. **Reflection** (summary) Luke 5:12-16 was about a man, who had leprosy. When one day he saw Jesus and the man went to him and said, "Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean." Jesus then put one hand out in front of him and said in reply, "I do will it. Be made clean." The man's leprosy vanished instantly. Jesus told the man not to say anything to anyone but, to go to the priest and offer his self to God. To do what Moses prescribed that will be enough proof. The man's news then spread and he would preach and tell his healing story but, he did still go to deserted places to pray.

This gospel is very inspiring because it tells us that if we ask for Jesus' help he will give it to us. Jesus teaches us to help others not for a reward. If we take a minute to think about it we are doing it for a reason, to be with God in heaven. When we ask Jesus for help with things like healing or strength, Jesus will try to help us. Jesus can and will continue to understand us and know more about ourselves than we ever will. I love helping other and I have always just helped others without a cause but thanks to reading this gospel and think intensely about I now have a clause.

When we need help Jesus is there to guide and help us. Jesus is such a big help in our life why can't we return the favor by showing our faith and helping others. If we help others, when we need help Jesus will realize that we have helped other and show us the path into heaven. I enjoy performing for people of the sick and elderly because it makes me feel good and gives me empowerment. I know that if other people help then they will feel great as well. But that's not the only thing we can do, we can... hold the door open for people, donate to charity, start a charity, and so much more. Just image how amazing it would be if you were to go to a new state and just see everyone helping each other. It would be like walking into a different world. Let's make that a normal thing to see, help others whenever you think they need help. Be the one to start a change not end it. **Prayer** Dear the Lord our God, Please help us allow you to take our burden. Allow us to have a meek and humble heart. Give us the strength to believe that you will help us through good times and bad. Lord, sometimes we lose faith, help us to get back on the right path, your path. Amen.