The leper who approaches Jesus in the Gospel this Sunday is overwhelmed by unimaginable misery. But there is something even more overwhelming about him: Despite his crushing affliction, he remains a person of expectation. He has decided to live his life — not in despair, but — in hope.

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Find Fr. Peter John Cameron’s reflection on the Sunday Gospel each week here.

Find his series of brief reflections on prayer here.

And his new series on the Eucharist here.