Jesus, have mercy on me – Luke 18:35-43 Reflection
To allow ourselves the freedom to shout out, “Jesus, have mercy on me,” is a sign we are accepting the miraculous gift of faith. With this gift, we can grow into becoming witnesses of faith not easily explained. Our desire to glorify God in whatever ways we are comfortable with becomes stronger. For instance, I have a learning disability that retreats when God allows long moments to read out loud. My task is to ask and let my faith agree to help overcome my brain. It is only a personal miracle because what I hear as I read aloud becomes slightly less jumbled. The added courage is sufficient enough to trust and override what I think I hear. I have listened to a recording, and what I have voiced and heard in that form is not perfect, but fine. I directly attribute asking Jesus to have mercy on me, assisting in countering my limitations, to being able to Lector. Being an author comes with the same difficulty, but by asking, I can write, including daily Lectio reflections. I humbly and silently express my gratitude each time.
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Additional Ordinary time Reflections
Luke 18:35-43 – Scripture*
Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar Near Jericho
35 As he approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. 36 When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was happening. 37 They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth[d] is passing by.” 38 Then he shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” 39 Those who were in front sternly ordered him to be quiet; but he shouted even more loudly, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” 40 Jesus stood still and ordered the man to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, 41 “What do you want me to do for you?” He said, “Lord, let me see again.” 42 Jesus said to him, “Receive your sight; your faith has saved you.” 43 Immediately he regained his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, praised God.
Additional Thoughts
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