He told his disciples to have a boat ready for him because of the crowd, so that they would not crush him. He had cured many and, as a result, those who had diseases were pressing upon him to touch him.
(Mark 3:9-10)
They have come from as far away as the word has spread, my Jesus. They are Jews and gentiles, jostling to touch you and be healed. I place myself among them. Like the woman with the hemorrhage we meet in Matthew 9:21-22, I am unclean, and yet, like her, I will be bold enough to approach you, trusting that you will heal me.
This afternoon, I will do more than touch you. I will hold the Host in my hands and you will enter and stay with me as I receive you. Only say the word, Lord. Prepare me. Fill me with joy and thanksgiving.