The Healing of the Blind Beggar

Mabasa iti Ebanghelio ni Lucas 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.

LORD, PLEASE LET ME SEE
Jesus began his public ministry with an announcement that he was sent to proclaim recovery of sight to the blind (cf Lk 4:18). Today’s Gospel is a concrete example of the fulfillment of this mission. After his healing, the beggar becomes a disciple, following Jesus to Jerusalem where Jesus will be crucified.

In calling Jesus “Son of David,” that is, the “Messiah,” the blind beggar can see what the crowd cannot. In his helplessness, he knows that only Jesus can restore his sight. Even before he beholds Jesus with his physical eyes, he already sees him with the eyes of faith. Gaining his sight and following Jesus, the beggar stands in contrast to the disciples who will recognize Jesus as Lord only after the resurrection (cf Lk 24:31-34).

The blind beggar gives us an example of what to pray for. Let us ask the Lord that we may recognize him in the words of Scripture, in the Holy Eucharist, and especially in the poor—those in need not only of material help but also of spiritual healing.

“Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”
—Jn 6:68

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Prayer before meals
Bless us O lOrd, and these thy gifts, which we are about to receive, from thy bounty, through Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Prayer to Our Guardian Angel
Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits mer here, ever this day be at my side to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.

Morning Offering
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I offer you my prayers, works, joys, and suffering s of this day in union of the holy sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world. I offer them for all the intention of your sacred heart; the salvation of souls, the reparation of sin, the reunion of all Christians. I offer them for the intentions of our bishops and all the apostles of prayer, and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month.

Evening prayer
O my God, at the end of this day I thank you most heartily for all the graces I have received from you. I am sorry that have not made a better use of them. I am sorry for all the sins I have committed against you. Forgive me, O my God, and graciously protect me this night. Blessed Virgin Mary, my dear heavenly mother, take me under your protection. St. Joseph, my dear guardian angel, and all you saints of God, pray for me. Sweet Jesus, have pity on all poor sinners, and save them from hell. Have mercy on the suffering souls in purgatory.

Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins because of thy just punishments, but most of all beacuse they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve with the help of Thy grace to sin no more and to avoid the near occasion of sin. Amen.
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Nov 15, 2015