13th Sunday of Ordinary Time Year B - 27th June 2021
Gospel Mark 5: 21–24; 35–43
When Jesus had crossed again in the boat to the other side, a large crowd gathered round him and he stayed by the lakeside. Then one of the synagogue officials came up, Jairus by name, and seeing him, fell at his feet and pleaded with him earnestly, saying, ‘My little daughter is desperately sick. Do come and lay your hands on her to make her better and save her life.’ Jesus went with him and a large crowd followed him; they were pressing all round him. [...]
Some people arrived from the house of the synagogue official to say, ‘Your daughter is dead: why put the Master to any further trouble?’
But Jesus had overheard this remark of theirs and he said to the official, ‘Do not be afraid; only have faith’. And he allowed no one to go with him except Peter and James and John the brother of James. So they came to the official’s house and Jesus noticed all the commotion, with people weeping and wailing unrestrainedly. He went in and said to them,
‘Why all this commotion and crying? The child is not dead, but asleep.’ But they laughed at him. So he turned them all out and, taking with him the child’s father and mother and his own companions, he went into the place where the child lay. And taking the child by the hand he said to her, ‘Talitha, kum!’ which means, ‘Little girl, I tell you to get up’. The little girl got up at once and began to walk about, for she was twelve years old. At this they were overcome with astonishment, and he ordered them strictly not to let anyone know about it, and told them to give her something to eat.
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Gospel Reflection from St Beuno's Outreach
Settling in the place in which I have chosen to pray, I spend a moment becoming aware of God’s welcoming presence.
As I read through the Gospel, I notice what draws me in. Maybe it’s the complete faith that Jairus has in Jesus?
Are there aspects of my life now where I could show my faith in the Lord more than I have done thus far?
Perhaps I’m conscious of my desire to express the depth of my faith, but there is something that is getting in my way.
I share my innermost thoughts with the Lord, my loving friend. Witnessing the wonder and joy of the little girl’s parents, I bring to mind those times in my own life when I truly knew the comfort and support of the Lord.
In time, and trusting that he is always with me, especially through the hard times, I give thanks in my own words.
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