Everything about this Gospel comes down to who we identify with. As we read, it is so easy to love the blind man in the story, and the blind man in us. We want to be healed and celebrated for God at work in us. But where are the Pharisee corners of our hearts, where we delight in our own privilege and refuse to see the ways that our blessings cause hardship for others? Who do we make fun of, belittle, or feel better than? Whose are the stories we ignore or rewrite to suit our comfort? The truth is that all of us, on this side of heaven, are both the blind man in need of healing, and the Pharisee trying to block the healing work of Jesus. Until we can identify with the Pharisee, we will remain unhealed by our own self-righteous choosing.
Prayer: For the courage and humility to admit we need to be healed, we pray to the Lord.
Healing Jesus, touch our wounds with your healing hands. Help us to see where we need you, and prevent us from restricting the healing work you offer others. Shape us to love your people, sinners and saints. Amen.
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Reflection: CCCB
Taken from the Facebook page of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary
