Ieromonahul Macarie Banu - Predic La Evanghelia Zilei (18 Octombrie 2022) -

A man "full of leprosy" falls before Jesus, saying, "Lord, if You are willing, You can make me clean".

The liturgical reading for this Tuesday focuses on the . A man "full of leprosy" falls before Jesus,

Based on the Gospel and the liturgical significance of the day as highlighted in sources like Crestin Ortodox and Ziarul Lumina , the sermon typically emphasizes: He does not demand healing but submits entirely

The leper’s prayer is a model for believers. He does not demand healing but submits entirely to Christ's will. Jesus instructs the man to show himself to

As the feast of the Evangelist, the day also honors Saint Luke as the "beloved physician". Macarie Banu often links this to the concept of spiritual medicine—where the Gospel itself acts as a cure for the soul.

Jesus instructs the man to show himself to the priest and offer the gift commanded by Moses as a testimony, while He Himself retreats to "deserted places" to pray. Key Spiritual Themes