"Divine Will"

Jesus journeyed to a city called Nain, and his disciples and a large crowd accompanied him. As he drew near to the gate of the city, a man who had died was being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. A large crowd from the city was with her, he was moved with pity for her and said to her, "Do not weep." He stepped forward and touched the coffin; at this the bearers halted, and he said, " The dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother. Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, exclaiming, "A great prophet has arisen in our midst," and "God has visited his people." This report about him spread through the whole of Judea and in all the surrounding region.

Consideration: Once again, Jesus was filled with compassion for a grieving mother whose son had died. So great was his love for the broken-hearted mother that he uttered this command to the young man: "Young man, I tell you, arise!"

If we are broken hearted and in distress, let us turn to the Lord and seek out his compassionate mercy with a sincere heart; trusting fully in the "Divine Will". Amen.