Today’s Reflection
Gospel: Luke 19: 1-10
November 17, 2025 | Monday

Today’s Gospel

When Jesus drew near to Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the road, begging. As he heard the crowd passing by, he inquired what was happening, and they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was going by. Then he cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” The people in front of him scolded him.“Be quiet!” they said, but he cried out all the more, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

Jesus stopped, and ordered the blind man to be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, “What do you want me to do for you?” And the man said, “Lord, that I may see!” Jesus said, “Receive your sight, your faith has saved you.” At once the blind man was able to see, and he followed Jesus, giving praise to God. And all the people who were there also praised God.

Today’s Reflection

Jesus’  healing  of  the   blind   beggar  is a sign that the kingdom of God has indeed arrived. Unfortunately, instead of encouraging the blind man, the people before him told him to be quiet. It was   as if they did not want the beggar to experience the  healing  power  of  God  as if they did not want Jesus  to  heal  him. However, Jesus’ thought was more encompassing than theirs. Hearing the blind beggar’s voice, He told the people to bring the blind beggar to Him. There, everyone witnessed the magnificent power of God: the blind man received his sight. For Jesus, it was faith that saved the beggar from his blindness. From then on, the blind beggar could see what he could not see before. His experience confronts us with significant issues in our Christian discipleship today. On the one hand, we might be like blind beggars, seeing only after confessing our faith in Jesus. Perhaps we are blinded by material things, honors, powers, and other worldly comforts that keep us distant from God. On the other hand, we might be like those in the crowd who hinder others from seeing God. It is crucial to remind ourselves that we may be spiritually blinded, and only by being willing to give up ourselves for the sake of God can we truly see Jesus in our midst, allowing others to also see and experience Him in our own lives.

/Vulnerasti, 2025