My Dear People,
Jesus Needed Permission?
Bartimaeus was blind and begging along the roadside. Coming upon the scene was Jesus, accompanied by a large crowd. Hearing the crowd describe the advancing Healer and Preacher, Bartimaeus cried allowed, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” To be heard above the roar of the crowd, he cried out even louder. Jesus, upon hearing the faith of Bartimaeus, stopped and went to him. The crowd confirmed that Jesus was seeking him. Running to Our Lord, Bartimaeus humbles himself before the Saviour.
Then Jesus asks a very curious question, “What do you want of me to do for you?” Was Jesus not capable of discerning the man’s condition? Of course He was, Jesus needed the man’s permission to give to him what the Father knew He needed. Bartimaeus gave Jesus permission to heal his blindness. Before healing his sickness on the outside, Jesus heals the blindness of Bartimaeus soul on the inside. Jesus states, “Your faith in ME, has saved YOU!” After healing the man’s soul, his physical sight was immediately restored. Bartimaeus then followed Jesus on the WAY. Do you need to be healed? Jesus heals our hearts and souls in the confessional. Jesus still heals from the inside out. Can you humble yourself before Our Saviour in the confessional? What do you want Jesus to do for you?
Entrusting you to the care of Our Lady,
Fr. Mark
May we more deeply appreciate and value the gifts of sight, taste, smell, hearing and touch, given by God Himself.