Patristic Quote of the Day

What then was His intention in bringing [the menstruous woman] forward? First, Jesus puts an end to her fear. He does not want her to remain trapped in dread. He gives no cause for her conscience to be harmed, as if she had stolen the gift. Second, he corrects the assumption that she had no right to be seen. Third, he makes her faith an exhibit to all. He encourages others to emulate her faith. Fourth, his subduing the fountains of her hemorrhage was another sign of his knowledge of all things. And finally, do you remember the ruler of the synagogue? He was at the point of despair, of utter ruin. Jesus is indirectly admonishing him by what he says to the woman.—St. John Chrys. Hom. 31 St. Matthew