Ieromonahul Macarie Banu - Predic La Evanghelia Zilei (18 Octombrie 2022) May 2026

Following Christ’s example of retreating to pray, the sermon encourages finding moments of quietude and inner prayer amidst the noise of the world.

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:

By touching the leper, Christ demonstrates that He is the source of holiness and cannot be defiled by our "leprosy" (sin), but rather heals it through His proximity. Following Christ’s example of retreating to pray, the

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

Contrary to the law which forbade touching lepers, Jesus reaches out His hand and touches him, saying, "I am willing; be cleansed". Key Spiritual Themes Contrary to the law which

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

You can find more daily reflections and sermons on the official Parintele Macarie YouTube channel . As the feast of the Evangelist, the day

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.