1 Samuel 18:6-9; 19:1-7 / Mark 3:7-12
Emotions are neither right or wrong, because emotions are not moral issues in themselves.
But emotions can lead to moral consequences, especially when those emotions are not properly addressed.
In the 1st reading, when king Saul heard the people praising David, the emotions of jealousy and anger arose in him.
But because he was a king, no one dared to tell him that, until those emotions led to his intention to kill David.
Then it was Saul’s son Jonathan who spoke to his father about his emotions and intentions, and then Saul was able to calm down and control himself.
In the gospel, the general emotions of the sick and those who are possessed could be anything from sadness to hopelessness.
Jesus came to preach the Good News and expressed it in His healing ministry.
So, whenever we are feeling anything from sadness to hopelessness, let us also believe that Jesus will come to save us from our struggles and troubles.
Let not our emotions overwhelm us, but let the saving love of Jesus lift us up to gladness and rejoicing.