Daily Inspiration

“As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." He shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!" 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 18:35-43

Like Bartimaeus of Jericho, at some point in our lives, we too have been blind. There were times we failed to see that Jesus was right there, walking before us, and we only knew because others announced that He was in our midst. When we hear that Jesus is passing by, we must cry out loudly with faith, from the depths of our soul, “Son of David, have pity on me!” Then once Jesus has opened our eyes, it becomes our honor, and duty, to go before Him announcing His presence to all those who still sit on the side of the road in their blindness.

Blessed Maria Fortunata Viti, pray for us.

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Jesus, I trust in you!