The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me!”
Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him,
“What do you want me to do for you?” He replied, “Lord, please let me see.”
Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.”
He immediately received his sight and followed him, giving glory to God. When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God. (Luke 18:39-43 NABRE)
Have you ever closed your eyes and tried to imagine living in this world as a blind person must? It is a humbling thing to do. And so, it is easy to understand how a blind man would in desperation call out to Jesus--Son of David--to have pity on him. He must have heard about what Jesus could do. He had nothing to lose. And so he turned to Jesus asking for pity, asking for a miracle cure, asking for sight.
Jesus does restore his sight, but more importantly, he tells the man that his faith has saved him.
Today, I will seek to give up my own blindness, turn to Jesus in faith, and ask for his pity.
Saint Margaret of Scotland, queen who, with your husband, served orphans and the poor on your knees during Advent and Lent , pray for us.
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