Samuel of Korazim
From Korazim, hunchbacked and crippled, he is healed by Jesus.
"«I am poor, a worm trodden on by the mighty ones, I dared not hope You would have mercy on a beggar.»
«I am Mercy that bends over all miseries calling Me. I refuse no one. All I ask for is faith and love, that I may say: I am listening to you.»
«Oh! My Lord! I believe You and I love You. Save me, then! Heal Your servant!»"[1]
He immediately runs to his friend Abel the leper to supply him more than usual, with good food, and not leftovers as usual. He announces his healing and the power of Jesus. Regaining hope, Abel immediately drops this feast, which he had been deprived of for years, to run and throw himself at the feet of Jesus who heals him.[2] Samuel and Abel will remain inseparable in friendship as in the apostolate.
Apostolic journey
He becomes a disciple. He is one of the seventy-two sent on mission "two by two."
His name
Samuel or Chemouel means "Answered by God." Historical reference: the great prophet and last of the judges whom Elqana miraculously had late following the supplication of his wife Anne to God.
Where is he mentioned in the work?
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