By touching the leper, Christ demonstrates that He is the source of holiness and cannot be defiled by our "leprosy" (sin), but rather heals it through His proximity.

The liturgical reading for this Tuesday focuses on the .

The leper’s prayer is a model for believers. He does not demand healing but submits entirely to Christ's will.

Contrary to the law which forbade touching lepers, Jesus reaches out His hand and touches him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed".

As the feast of the Evangelist, the day also honors Saint Luke as the "beloved physician". Macarie Banu often links this to the concept of spiritual medicine—where the Gospel itself acts as a cure for the soul.

A man "full of leprosy" falls before Jesus, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean".

You can find more daily reflections and sermons on the official Parintele Macarie YouTube channel .

Ieromonahul Macarie Banu - Predic La Evanghelia Zilei (18 Octombrie 2022) Instant

By touching the leper, Christ demonstrates that He is the source of holiness and cannot be defiled by our "leprosy" (sin), but rather heals it through His proximity.

The liturgical reading for this Tuesday focuses on the . By touching the leper, Christ demonstrates that He

The leper’s prayer is a model for believers. He does not demand healing but submits entirely to Christ's will. He does not demand healing but submits entirely

Contrary to the law which forbade touching lepers, Jesus reaches out His hand and touches him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed". Macarie Banu often links this to the concept

As the feast of the Evangelist, the day also honors Saint Luke as the "beloved physician". Macarie Banu often links this to the concept of spiritual medicine—where the Gospel itself acts as a cure for the soul.

A man "full of leprosy" falls before Jesus, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean".

You can find more daily reflections and sermons on the official Parintele Macarie YouTube channel .