Wednesday 30 June 2021
First Martyrs of the Church of Rome
Genesis 21:5, 8-20. The Lord hears the cry of the poor – Ps 33(34):7-8, 10-13. Matthew 8:28-34.
Jesus has the power to liberate us from the evil in our lives
The demoniacs in today’s Gospel are the antithesis of freedom and life. They live among tombs, the dwelling place of the dead. They are unable to form human relationships and pose a threat to anyone who draws near. As a result, they find themselves outside the community, on the margins.
Jesus’ presence torments the demons. They recognise his divinity and by implication his power to command them and liberate humans from their control. Unlike them, Jesus promises and invites relationship, freedom and life.
While we may struggle to believe in demons, we all have our inner demons that limit our freedom and our relationships with others. Let us recognise in Jesus the power to liberate us from the evil present in our lives.
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