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In times of need, find refuge in the healing ministry of Jesus.
We are all in need of healing, whether of body, mind, or spirit. And into our need steps Jesus, the healer from Nazareth. Join Amy Ekeh on an exploration of some of the most profound and personal moments in the life of Jesus, whose compassion ignited a healing ministry rich in encounter, presence, and connection. These forty reflections take us deep into the heart of powerful Gospel stories, helping us hear and experience them anew so we too may stretch out our hands―to receive and to extend the remarkable healing ministry of Jesus.
Amy Ekeh is the director of Mission Advancement for the Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and an adjunct professor of New Testament at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut. She previously served as the Director of Little Rock Scripture Study at Liturgical Press. She contributes to a variety of Catholic publications, including The Bible Today, Give Us This Day, St. Anthony Messenger, and U.S. Catholic. Ekeh is the author of several books, including Stretch Out Your Hand: Reflections on the Healing Ministry of Jesus, and Come to Me, All of You: Stations of the Cross in the Voice of Christ published by Liturgical Press. Learn more at amyekeh.com.
Rev. Thomas D. Stegman, SJ, is dean and professor of New Testament at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. He is the author of many works, including Opening the Door of Faith: Encountering Jesus and His Call to Discipleship and Written for Our Instruction: Theological and Spiritual Riches in Romans (Paulist Press). A priest of the USA Midwest Province of the Society of Jesus, he offers lectures and workshops for parishes and dioceses. He is a contributor to Give Us This Day.