See what you See – Reflection on Luke 10:17-24
Once in a while, there are times when it feels like nothing can harm us because we are worthy disciples. Yet, for the most part, we are fragile humans affected by even subtle disturbances. This is especially true in work situations. In these times, a trained habit of thinking, touching, or viewing something sacramental can remind us to pray silently. We are all witnesses to these moments when Jesus’s words, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see!” become personal because we have participated in calming distractions or conflicts.
Jesus Discourses with His Disciples by James Tissot (full resolution painting).
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Additional Ordinary Time Reflections
Luke 10:17-24 – Scripture*
The Return of the Seventy
17 The seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, in your name even the demons submit to us!” 18 He said to them, “I watched Satan fall from heaven like a flash of lightning. 19 See, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing will hurt you. 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice at this, that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.”
Jesus Rejoices
21 At that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. 22 All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.”
23 Then turning to the disciples, Jesus said to them privately, “Blessed are the eyes that see what you see! 24 For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see, but did not see it, and to hear what you hear, but did not hear it.”
Additional Thoughts
Thank you for meditating on this Gospel and reading this Lectio Divina on Luke 10:17-24 Reflection – See what you See.
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Prayer for young families:
Lord, let the young families of our communities experience your joy, peace, comfort, and love despite worldly distractions.
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