The First Reaction of Tobit, after He was able to See

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : Ninth Week :  Friday*

*Gospel : Mk 12:35-37*

*First Reading : Tobit 11:5-17*

*The First Reaction of Tobit, after He was able to See*

*1) The Blind Tobit*

Tobit was a sincere person who always followed the commandments of the Lord 

He was seen in the Scriptures as a person who always risked his life to bury the dead bodies of his fellowmen 

He was punished for doing so, but he never gave up this service to his fellowmen

Such a person became blind because of the droppings of the Sparrows, while He was sleeping 

*2) Tobit in His blindness never Questiobed God*

When Such a good man, lost his eye sight, many moacked at him 

Even His wife, with anger insulted his Charitable works 

But Tobit never uttered a word, blaming any one for the misfortune he had to face 

Such was the character and faith of Tobit on God 

*3) Tobit regains the Sight*

After facing the blindness for some time, a day came when He was able to regain His sight, because of his good works and also the prayers of His family members 

It was a great moment in the Life of Tobit to regain the sight and to see the light of the eyes 

*4) First Reaction of Tobit after He was able to see*

Soon after he was able to see, He praised God for this favour 

*Blessed be God, and praised be his great name, and blessed be all his holy angels. May his holy name be praised throughout all the ages, Because it was he who scourged me, and it is he who has had mercy on me. Behold, I now see my son Tobiah!”*

He firmly believed that, it was God who worked it 

He firmly believed that, it was God who worked this miracle

So he had only one thing to do, that is to praise God, realise His greatness

*5) How do I see great Things in my Life?*

Like in the Life of Tobit there are many instances where God works wonders in our Life 

If so, what is my response? 

First of all am I able to see the Hand of God in everything that happens in my Life? 

Secondly, am I able to praise God for His greatness, like Tobit? 

Am I able to maintain the patience like that of Tobit? 

What is my reaction when I face challenges and failures in life? 

What is my reaction in life, when I see the great things in my life? Do I take the credit for myself or do I see the hand of God in it? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*