Jesus is not troubled that someone unauthorized takes unexpected initiative.  He points to God's generosity in not letting the smallest favor done on behalf of those who work for the kingdom go unrewarded.

Recording is of the 10:30 am Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on September 30, 2012.

Jesus cures a deaf man with a speech impediment. Even though he asks the witnesses to not tell anyone of his actions, they proclaim them all the more.  The people sense in him the dawn of the time of salvation spoken of by the prophets. Even if they were stones they would have to announce "He does all things well!"

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on September 8, 2012.

Jesus responds to those who distort God's law, and worse, replace it with human decrees that lack the authority, integrity, and heart of God's commandments.

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on September 1, 2012.