Mass Readings for 14.11.11
1 Mac. 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63
Luke 18: 35-43
We learn from the Gospel reading that the blind man was seated by the roadside begging, when he heard that Jesus was coming on that particular road. The blind man had an intense desire of becoming a disciple of Jesus when he heard from others that Jesus was a great prophet and was doing good to all.He believed in Jesus but his blindness prevented him from drawing closer to Jesus.He believed that Jesus could cure him. In the earlier reading in the same chapter of Luke we see that the love for riches was preventing the rich young man from following Jesus but he did not heed Jesus' call to give up his attachment for wealth. When the blind man screamed for Jesus' attention ( in his helpless situation that was the only thing he could do ) Jesus immediately responds and heals him. Having received his precious sight the man fulfill his desire of following Jesus.
What is preventing us today from following Jesus more closely ? Let us introspect and seek Jesus' help like the blind man by the roadside.
God Bless
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