Gods call each one of us to open the Eyes of the Blind

Gospel Thoughts

*Lenten Season : C Cycle : Holy Week : Monday*

*GOSPEL -  John 12:1-11*

*FIRST READING - Is 42:1-7*

*Gods call each one of us to open the Eyes of the Blind*

*1)  Eye Sight and Blindness*

The first reading of the Day speaks about the call, and the mission of healing the blindness

As we know, how important it is to have eye sight in order to see the things and to live a holy life. 

By seeing the things are realities, we come to know what is good and what is bad, which help us to choose the right things and to live a good life 

*2) Beyond Eyesight*

The reading does not speak only of physical eyesight. It also speaks about the other areas which need either spiritual sight or deeper insight 

Apart from the physical blindness there are also other areas where, we need to work to overcome from such blindness, in order to live a meaningful life 

So there are also other realities, beyond the physical eyesight 

*3) Various areas of Blindness in my life*

Pride in life, blinds our vision for humility

Revenge, blinds our vision of forgiveness

Jealousy blinds our vision of seeing good in others 

Gossip blinds our vision of speaking good of others 

Selfishness blinds our vision of generosity

Power blinds our vision of service 

Anger blinds our vision of peace 

So there are varieties of blindness, which creeps into our life 

*4) Need for Working for the deeper sight, in above things*

When we analyse, we understand that there are various forms of blindness in our life 

So there is a real and deeper need of paying attention in tackling these issues. 

*5) Blindness and My life*

Lent is a time to find out the various forms of blindness in our life 

Holy Week gives us a special call to find out the various blindness in our life and to tackle it 

If so what are the areas, where I am blind,? 

What can I do to overcome from this blindness?.

Have I done any area to overcome from various blindness?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*