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“Go and tell John what you hear and see; the blind regain
their sight, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead
are raised, and the poor have the good
news proclaimed to them.”
-Matthew 11:4-5
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Dear Friends,
The mission statement of CMMB (Catholic Medical Mission Board)
explains that it is “rooted in the healing ministry of Jesus.” The
Scripture passage cited above fills out the picture, describing key
aspects of the ministry of Jesus.
Through the work of volunteers, contributions from pharmaceutical
companies, and donations from individuals and corporations, CMMB carries
out this ministry on several continents – in small villages and in
large cities. We try to bring God’s compassionate, healing power into
our broken world. We show that God’s reign of kindness and compassion
continues to break into our world.
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Almighty God, Whose blessed Son Jesus Christ went about doing good and
healing all manners of sickness and disease, continue this gracious work
among us in the hospitals and clinics of our land. Console and heal the
sufferers, grant to the physicians wisdom and skill, to the nurses diligence
and patience. Grant Your blessing to all who give of their substance so
the sick can be helped and healed. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
Christ
Emmanuel, icon with riza by Simon Ushakov, 1668. According to the
Gospel of Matthew, Immanuel refers to Jesus. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Rev. Peter Schineller, S.J., CMMB Board of Directors
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