For Your Weekend: Divine Timing

Dig Deeper into Sunday’s Gospel : Read Mark 5:21–43

Silence. Studying. Glancing up at me. More silence. After what felt like an eternity, but was only a few minutes, he finally spoke: “You need surgery.” Relief washed over me, and I couldn’t help but smile and even laugh a little.

The doctor remained calm, seemingly unfazed by my reaction. Most people might find it strange to feel relief at the news of needing surgery, but I sensed he understood.

"Do you have any questions or concerns?" he asked....