Ordinary Time Day Retreat – Jesus sees in His compassion (Mark 5:24-34; Luke 13:10-13)

We immerse in Luke 13:10-13 and Mark 5:24-34, journeying with Jesus who, in His compassion, sees. He does not overlook person(s). His seeing makes two women in the two stories visible. In one story, Jesus saw a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years; was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. He called her over, spoke to her and laid his hands on her, when He saw her. (Luke 13:12,13). In another story, Jesus looked around the crowd pressing around Him, to see who touched Him. The woman who had had a discharge of blood for twelve years, came in fear and trembling and fell down before Him and told Him the whole truth. He called her “Daughter”. (Mark 5:31,32,34). Jesus’ gift of attention unhides her, and draws her to Himself.

Jesus saw, with compassion, the two women who suffered years of oppression and brokenness. Wherever you find yourself today, in a season of great joy and peace or significant pain and loss, the Lord Jesus sees and loves you.

Come away, just as you are in this season of Ordinary Time, to a quiet space for rest, reflection and renewal. Allow God to see you, and for Him to let you see Him.