And they petitioned Him so that they might touch even the hem of His garment. And as many as touched it was made whole. (Mt 14,36)
καὶ παρεκάλουν αὐτὸν ἵνα μόνον ἅψωνται τοῦ κρασπέδου τοῦ ἱματίου αὐτοῦ· καὶ ὅσοι ἥψαντο διεσώθησαν.
et rogabant eum, ut vel fimbriam vestimenti eius tangerent; et, quicumque tetigerunt, salvi facti sunt.
In the morning, Peter cried to the Lord to save him. Many people ask Jesus for a touch that carries the power of life, harmony, and peace now. The name of Jesus is hidden in the root of the chosen verb. Only He who is salvation can save. It was enough to get close to Him within arm’s reach. All of them were healed, freed from infirmities, and ailments that did not allow them to fully live, work and be in the community.
Lord, save us! This is how we call in the solemn litany of the Saints, this is how all those sanctified by His merciful love have called to the Lord.
