Cycle B, Children's Liturgy, Uplifting Gospel-related devotional, 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time, B31 Faith Heals, Mark 5:21-43

Cycle B

Good News B31

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mark 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 New American Bible

Mark 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 Bible Gateway New International Version

Faith Heals

The woman said, "If I but touch his clothes, I shall be cured."

Jesus said to the man with the sick daughter, "Do not be afraid; just have faith."

In another parable, four friends brought their friend who was paralyzed to Jesus to be healed. They believed, therefore, Jesus cured him. He told him, “Take up your mat and walk.” In today’s Gospel two people showed Jesus they had strong faith in his power to heal them.

Which of the following words will help you get a job?

a. “I can’t get a job. No one will hire me. Even God can’t help me.”

b. “I can get a job. Someone will hire me. God will help.”

If you are having trouble with your homework, which words would you choose?

a. “I can’t do this. It’s too hard for anyone.

b. “I can do this. God will send the Holy Spirit to make it simple for me.”

If you don’t have a friend to play with, which words will find you a new friend sooner?

a. “I won’t talk to those soccer players. I like to play soccer. I am new in town. They won’t want to play with me.

b. “I’ll go over and talk to those soccer players. I am new in town. But I like to play soccer. God will help me make new friends.

Have faith in God and in yourself. Together you are an powerful team!

Say the “Our Father” and ask God to help you increase your faith in him and your faith in yourself.

“Our Father, who art in Heaven,

Hallowed be Thy name.

Thy kingdom come.

Thy will be done,

On earth as it is in heaven.

Give us this day, our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

As we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.