Jesus sent the disciples out and they “anointed with oil many that were sick and healed them.”[1] This week, the Thursday healing Masses at St. Mary’s returned and I was happy to have been scheduled as the celebrant. We blessed new oil as it’s been about 16 months since the last time we were able to offer anointing on a Thursday. The appointed gospel reading was a passage from Matthew that parallels what we just heard in Mark.[2] It’s similar, though there are a few differences. One, in particular, stands out to me.
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