Matthew 9:27-31 Reflection ~
Some of Jesus’s physical healing, such as the blind men, was significantly dramatic, but He usually makes a point of keeping it quiet. While I freely share that Jesus is a part of my life, I keep the details of the why, how, and when to myself. My thought is that I must be like Jesus, going to a private “place” to pray, fast, or suffer in secret. Suppose we resist the urge to explain extraordinary details of our encounters with Jesus. In that case, we become firmly rooted in humility, obedience, faith, and dependence. When we do so, we can focus on our whole self being present to reveal mercy, peace and love.
The Two Blind Men at Jericho by James Tissot (full-resolution painting) and more detail at the Brooklyn Museum website
Matthew 9:27-31 – Scripture*
Jesus Heals Two Blind Men
27 As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, crying loudly, “Have mercy on us, Son of David!” 28 When he entered the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus said to them, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” They said to him, “Yes, Lord.” 29 Then he touched their eyes and said, “According to your faith let it be done to you.” 30 And their eyes were opened. Then Jesus sternly ordered them, “See that no one knows of this.” 31 But they went away and spread the news about him throughout that district.
Additional Thoughts
Thank you for meditating on this Gospel and reading this Lectio Divina on Matthew 9:27-31 Reflection – Reveal Mercy, Peace and Love.
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Prayer for young families:
Lord, let the young families of our communities get to know your joy, peace, comfort, and love despite worldly distractions.
Attributions
*This site has permission to use the New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition (NRSVCE) Bible Luke 20 passage.
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