Francis, a man of God deeply rooted in humility and wholly devoted to proclaiming the Good News, asked God every day in prayer, «Who are you, Lord, and who am I?»
Jesus answered him through the healings He performed, even through His servant.
In fact, the Sources inform us:
"A woman from Coccorano, who was unable to use any of her limbs except her tongue, was carried on a mat stretcher to the saint's tomb. After a brief pause, she rose up completely healed.
Another citizen of Gubbio also brought his young son in a basket to the tomb of the Saint.
He was so deformed that his tibias were completely atrophied and folded over his femurs.
He was completely healed" (FF 551).
And again: "A certain Albertino of Narni had completely lost his sight and his eyelids drooped down to his cheekbones. As soon as he made a vow to Blessed Francis, he was promptly healed" (FF 553).
Jesus lets the world know that he continues to heal through his faithful servants, because «you will do greater things than these», he reminds us.
To those who ask him if he is the One awaited by the people, he responds with the eloquence of events and, over time, says to anyone who asks questions:
«Go and report [...] the blind regain their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed» (Lk 7:22).
And Francis, who once (before his conversion) believed in words but now that he has encountered the Living One, believes more in deeds and the concreteness of life, continues the work of the Master by announcing:
«Go and tell that...»
The Good News of the Kingdom makes its way, and through the prophets of all times, it never fails to instruct and convince.
The deeds are a «go and tell» so that all may have life and have it in abundance, beginning in Bethlehem.
Wednesday, 3rd wk. in Advent (Lk 7:19-23)







