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What’s even more overwhelming than the leper’s misery? (Video)

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Fr. Peter John Cameron, OP - published on 02/09/24
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In the Gospel this Sunday, we see a man who approaches Jesus with unimaginable misery.

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The leper who approaches Jesus in the Gospel this Sunday is overwhelmed by unimaginable misery. But there is something even more overwhelming about him: Despite his crushing affliction, he remains a person of expectation. He has decided to live his life -- not in despair, but -- in hope.

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Find Fr. Peter John Cameron’s reflection on the Sunday Gospel each week here.

Find his series of brief reflections on prayer here.

And his new series on the Eucharist here.

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