Jesus manifests the powerful, healing love of God by curing the leper (3) who was forced to live under severe restrictions by Jewish legislation (1). He turned to Jesus in his need and was filled with joy (Ps). We are called to imitate the healing and compassionate Jesus (2). Lv 13:1–2, 44–46 Ps 32:1–2, 5, 11 1 Cor 10:31—11:1 Mk 1:40–45