“Blind Bartimaeus”
Mark 10:46-52 “in a snailshell”
Thursday of the Eighth Week in Ordinary Time
©️2021 by Gloria M. Chang
They came to Jericho. And as he was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me.” Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take courage; get up, he is calling you.” He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.” Jesus told him, “Go your way; your faith has saved you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.
Mark 10:46-52
Journey of Faith
The pitiable cries of the poor, blind Bartimaeus pierced the heart of Jesus in the midst of the noisy crowd trying to silence him. Although unwanted, forgotten, and discarded by society, the beggar found himself embraced by his heavenly Father. As the Son of God opened his eyes, he beheld the face of the Father who loved him, for “whoever has seen me has seen the Father” (John 14:9). With his physical and spiritual sight restored, Bartimaeus followed Jesus on a new journey of faith.
Blind Bartimaeus wanted to see.
“Son of David, have pity on me!”
Christ opened his eyes and set him free.
He admitted his need and trusted in the One who would give him sight. Trust and faith are linked.
Dear GMC, Praise be to God for your reflection. “Jesus have pity on me,” is my favorite prayer to our Lord. He responds over and over to my pleas with mercy and I respond back with gratitude and faith. We have a nice spiritual connection my Lord and I. Thank you, GMC, for reminding me of that in your reflection. And not to take it for granted And to cherish it. As I do you.
Your prayerful, faithful, grateful, and encouraging heart is a gift to me! Thank you!
Liked Blind Bartimaeus. Help us all to see
Amen, Father!