1 Samuel 3:1, 10, Psalm 40:2-9, Mark 1:29-34

1 Samuel 3:1, 10

The boy Samuel ministered to Yahweh, under Eli's care in a time in which he word of God was rarely heard.  Visions were not seen.  Then Yahweh came and stood there calling as before, :Samuel! Samuel!" And Samuel answered, "Speak , for your servant listens.

My Beloved, Samuel ministered to God under the care of Eli.  I want to minister to You my God under the loving and watchful eye of my Mama Mary.  Whenever You speak to me, may my response also be like Samuel's, "Speak, for Your servant listens."

Psalm 40:2-9

With resolve I waited for the Lord; he listened and heard me beg. Out of the horrid pit he drew me, out of deadly quicksand. He settled my feet upon a rock and made my steps steady.  He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and be awed and put their trust in the Lord.  Blessed is the one who relies on the Lord and does not look to the proud nor go astray after false gods.  How numerous, O Lord, are your wonderful deeds! In your marvelous plans for us you are beyond compare! How many they are – I cannot tell them or count their number.  Sacrifice and oblation you did not desire; this you had me understand. Burnt offering and sin offering you do not require.  Then I said, “Here I come! as the scroll says of me.  To do your will is my delight, O God, for your law is within my heart.”

My Beloved I am Yours and Yours alone - when I call, when I cry out to You for help You always answer.  I can rely on You always.  Creatures are unreliable I do not place my trust in them but on You my God.  Grant that my response will always be like that of the Psalmist, "To do Your will is my delight, O God, for Your law is within my heart."

Mark 1: 29-34

On leaving the synagogue, Jesus went to the home of Simon and Andrew with James and John.  As Simon’s mother-in-law was sick in bed with fever, they immediately told him about her.  Jesus went to her and taking her by the hand, raised her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them.  That evening at sundown, people brought to Jesus all the sick and those who had evil spirits:  the whole town was pressing around the door.  Jesus healed many who had various diseases, and drove out many demons; but he did not let them speak, for they knew who he was.  

My Beloved when I receive  You in the Eucharist I must bring You with me where ever I go. I must allow You to live and act through me.  To touch and heal through me.