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Some of the most “sighted” people I know are people who can’t see with their eyes, but they can see with their hearts.
Today’s Gospel is about a man who was blind, Bartimaeus.
Blindness and poverty often went together in the ancient world, so Bartimaeus was begging by the side of the road when he heard that Jesus was passing by.
He said to Jesus, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.”
He was expecting a handout, perhaps, but he got much more.
Jesus stopped and asked him, “What do you want me to do for you.”
Bartimaeus thought, “Why not ask for more than a handout?” So, he made the request of Jesus that he had always hoped for. Sight. “Master. I want to see.”
To make the request meant that he believed Jesus could do it. He had faith. It was enough for Jesus to work a miracle.
Jesus said, “Your faith has saved you.” And Bartimaeus immediately received his physical sight back.
But, again, some of the most “sighted” people I know are people who can’t see with their eyes. Conversely, some of the most “blind” people I know, see perfectly well with their eyes — but their hearts and minds are far from “seeing” God.
Why do so many very bright and talented people fail to see the presence of God all around them?
Sometimes we can close the eyes of our souls to the reality of God’s love and care for us.
We can become blind to God.
But, if we have faith the size a mustard seed, we can come to Jesus and hope that he can restore us. If we believe in him at all, we can say to him, “Master, I want to see.”
What a beautiful prayer for today. “Master, I want to see.”
Jesus, I want to see you in every person I meet. Jesus, I want to see you in the Eucharist at Mass. Jesus, I want to see you living in my soul. Jesus, I want to see you today.
Have a blessed week everyone.
30th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Oct. 28, 204
http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/102724.cfm
Some of the most “sighted” people I know are people who can’t see with their eyes, but they can see with their hearts.
Today’s Gospel is about a man who was blind, Bartimaeus.
Blindness and poverty often went together in the ancient world, so Bartimaeus was begging by the side of the road when he heard that Jesus was passing by.
He said to Jesus, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.”
He was expecting a handout, perhaps, but he got much more.
Jesus stopped and asked him, “What do you want me to do for you.”
Bartimaeus thought, “Why not ask for more than a handout?” So, he made the request of Jesus that he had always hoped for. Sight. “Master. I want to see.”
To make the request meant that he believed Jesus could do it. He had faith. It was enough for Jesus to work a miracle with.
Jesus said, “Your faith has saved you.” And Bartimaeus immediately received his physical sight back.
But, again, some of the most “sighted” people I know are people who can’t see with their eyes. Conversely, some of the most “blind” people I know, see perfectly well with their eyes — but their hearts and minds are far from “seeing” God.
Why do so many very bright and talented people fail to see the presence of God all around them?
Sometimes we can close the eyes of our souls to the reality of God’s love and care for us.
We can become blind to God.
But, if we have faith the size a mustard seed, we can come to Jesus and hope that he can restore us. If we believe in him at all, we can say to him, “Master, I want to see.”
What a beautiful prayer for today. “Master, I want to see.”
Jesus, I want to see you in every person I meet. Jesus, I want to see you in the Eucharist at Mass. Jesus, I want to see you living in my soul. Jesus, I want to see you today.
Have a blessed week everyone.