The Fourth Scurrilous Mystery
Ritually unclean because of her bleeding, a woman touches the tassel of his cloak for a healing. She is desperate in that the doctors could not cure her, even after they took all her money. Given that she has suffered so for twelve years, it was a crime under Jewish law for her to approach the Lord. It represented a type of spiritual pollution. When Jesus asked who touched him, she was prepared for public condemnation. Women have been put to death for similar offenses. The crowd was pressing upon Jesus but he knew that power had gone out from him. She falls to his feet trembling. She witnesses to her healing and Jesus says to her, “Daughter, your faith has saved you; go in peace.” He changes her life. Now she can have normal associations with others, not always afraid about being “cursed” by God. Her healing happens very casually. There are no longer prayers and elaborate gestures. She believes, touches him and is healed. It is enough sometimes just to be in the presence of God. Faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains.
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