Today is the feast
of Our Lady of the Rosary
and at morning Mass I enjoy the treat
of hearing a Gospel story that I love –
the story of The Annunciation.
Usually I love to hear part
where Our Lady says “Yes!” to God.
But today a totally different phrase
grabs my attention –
“Nothing is impossible for God.”

I find myself thinking about Paul
who has been suffering from chest pain
for eighteen long weeks.
Paul’s pain persists
despite visits to doctors, consultants
and physios.
And as weeks of pain pass into months
with no respite
I sense despair.

Today’s reading offers hope –
“Nothing is impossible for God.”

I think of the woman who haemorrhaged
for twelve years
and the man who had been blind from birth.
Despite being ill for many years,
Jesus had touched and healed
both of these people.

Mass continues
and I pray for Paul
with a renewed sense of hope
because nothing is impossible
for God.

©  Claire Murray, 7th October 2016