Gospel Reading: Lk 18:35-43
As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!”
The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me!” Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.” Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.” He immediately received his sight and followed him, giving glory to God. When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.
REFLECTION – What do you want me to do for you
Jesus asks this of the blind man. The blind man replies, “Lord, please let me see.” And Jesus heals him because of his faith, the evangelist says.
God certainly knows our needs even before we express them. And yet God also invites us to come to him and present our needs as a child to a loving Father. The blind man only hears of Jesus, but he firmly believes that Jesus has the power to heal him. Faith is indeed powerful. As we know also from Jesus, faith can move mountains.
Let us build up our faith in the power of God.
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