WHAT THE BLIND SEES
Two blind men followed [Jesus]. – Matthew 9:27
In
college, I volunteered to teach a blind class in a school for special
children. The students there were some of the happiest people I have
ever met. As soon as I entered the classroom, a student would greet me,
“Long time no see, Ma’am!” And another would say, “Gumaganda po tayo, ah” (You’re getting prettier). Being blind didn’t stop them from being happy. Instead, it gave them a better appreciation of themselves and even
indulged in humor.
Having
been around blind people, today’s Gospel left me with some questions.
How can it be physically possible for two blind men to follow Jesus? How
could they find their way? Did Jesus have a special scent that allowed
them to track Him? Maybe they had a guide. Or ropes tied to their waists
that were latched on to Jesus. Or, just maybe, their blindness allowed
them to ignore the distractions of physical beauty and gave them the
chance to clearly see Jesus’ healing power.
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REFLECTION:
Am
I distracted by my studies, my work, by the things that I want to have,
that I lose track of Jesus and forget that He is the source of my
happiness?
Dear God, please make me blind to worldly distractions and allow me to focus on Your great love.
St. Ambrose, bishop and doctor of the Church,pray for us.
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