The Healing Of The Ten Lepers
(Luke 17: 11-19)

Ten men, whom the Jewish priests had
Diagnosed and declared as lepers, had been
Isolated from their village to avoid con-
Tamination. They could not return to their
Homes until they were recognized by the
Priest as cured.

When Jesus came to the entrance of the
Village, the ten lepers, standing far away,
Lifted up their voices and said, "Jesus, Mas-
Ter, have mercy on us." Then Jesus said to
Them, "Go and show yourselves to the
Priest." And as they went, they were
Cleansed from this terrible disease. Out of
These ten lepers who were cured, only one
Came back to express his gratitude to the
Lord. When he saw that he was healed, he
Turned back, praising God with a loud voice,
And fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving
Thanks.

Our Lord was saddened by the ingratitude
Of the other nine who did not return to give
Glory to God. Then he turned to the grateful
One and said in a friendly voice. "rise and
Go you way; you faith has made you well."

When I cry with an agenda, my needs are met.


Water purifies. Water nurtures. Water is the healing force of 
the universe. Water cleanses. Water corrodes. Water refreshes. 
It is the conduit of growth, protection and maintenance. 
Crying produces salt water. It purges, protects and expands 
the spirit. Crying is a release, a cleansing, an expression. 
However, we must learn to cry with an agenda. Are you crying 
to release, to purify, to cleanse? Are you angry, frightened, 
worried or elated? We may cry because of a particular 
situation, but there is underlying emotion we really need to 
express. When done properly crying brings clarity and healing 
to the body and spirit. It  can be a refreshing experience, 
so do it as often as you like. The moment the tears start to 
flow, just write down your agenda.


I cry out with my whole heart.