WEEK NINE: MIRACLES, SIGNS OF THE KINGDOM DAY 2
MORNING FACE TO FACE WITH GOD:
Begin with Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Prayer on Mark 8: 22-25: A Blind Man at Bethsaida "When they arrived at Bethsaida, they brought to him a blind man and begged him to touch him. He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village. Putting spittle on his eyes he laid his hands on him and asked, "Do you see anything?" Looking up he replied, "I see people looking like trees and walking." Then he laid hands on his eyes a second time and he saw clearly; his sight was restored and he could see everything distinctly."
Read the Reflection; then pray using Mark 8: 22-25; ask for an intimate knowledge of our Lord, who has become man for me, that I may love Him more and follow Him more closely (#104)
The request of the onlookers on behalf of the blind man is moving: "(they) begged him to touch him." Jesus accedes to their request and takes the blind man outside the village. He decides to take a two-step approach rather than heal the blind man all at once. Jesus would only heal when He saw that the petitioner had faith. The blind man's faith is impeccable. He has no doubts or hesitation as Jesus takes this gradual approach to healing him. Jesus' disciples came gradually to understand and believe that Jesus was Messiah because He was Lord! You can ask for your own enlightenment concerning Jesus' identity and greater commitment to Him, as a consequence."
" He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village." Trust, the blind man has just met Jesus, now he and Jesus are walking away from the village. At first his steps are unsure, who is this taking me somewhere? As they continue walking he learns to trust Him. He has heard about Jesus but is unsure, Jesus rubs spittle in his eyes and he can see but not with clarity. His faith increases as well as his trust of Jesus until the way forward is clear. How many of us take the same journey with Jesus as He leads us. Some of you know what I am speaking about because today you can see. You see the miracles, you experience faith, you witness God in the same events that you were once blind too. I was blind but now I see.
What is God saying to you? Faith is a journey, at first the steps are unsure but with time grows trust and then love. You are made in My image and likeness, you are My child, the child of The King. Walk in faith.
Dear Father, I love the journey with You, each day is a new adventure with growth of body, mind and soul. I thank You for Your faithful witness walking in faith, bless his day Father with sight and clarity. Lead this day Lord and I will follow, with increased love and faith. Thank You for the Grace of Your Holy Catholic Church and all its teachings. Prayers for someone, who's faith is being challenged, fortify the walls of his mind that he can see. Bless this day and all its activities, in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Queen of Peace, Pray for us.
St Joesph, Most Faithful, Pray for us.
Viva Cristo Rey
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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