Jesus heals Peter’s mother in law by touch when he takes her by the hand. Her response is very important as she immediately gets up and waits on Jesus and his disciples (she gives them food and ...

To try to combat this misconception, Jesus touched the man when healing him. This is the only time in Mark’s Gospel where Jesus heals out of pity, showing great compassion by touching the leper.

The demons feared that Jesus would send them into the abyss (Luke 8:31; Revelations. 9:1-2, 11; 20:1-3), which for them would mean eternal torment and the end of their liberty to serve Satan on earth.

Jesus, after his Passion ... This assistance from the Lord by the power of his Spirit is meant to lead the sick person to healing of the soul, but also of the body if such is God’s will ...