Lifted by Mercy
Lifted by Mercy
Fr. Anthony Gramlich explores the healing of the paralyzed man in Mark 2, showing how the mercy of Jesus often reaches us through the love and faith of others. When we feel stuck or spiritually paralyzed, it’s okay to lean on our brothers and sisters in Christ—because sometimes, it takes a community to carry us to healing.
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The readings for this homily: https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021426.cfm
Father Anthony Gramlich, MIC, reveals a “secret act” parents perform every single day: They feed their children.
Parents work, shop, cook, and provide. Children depend. And the right response of a child is simple — gratitude.
Not complaining.
Not entitlement.
Thanksgiving.
But this isn’t just about family life. It’s about God.
Father Anthony uses the story of Cain and Abel to demonstrate how important it is to express gratitude to God for the talents of others and ourselves rather than to allow envy to creep in.
Father Anthony reflects on this passage from Matthew and reminds us to trust in Christ, even in life’s storms, and to keep our focus on Him rather than our fears.
