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We sometimes think that we are self made successes, with
enlightened viewpoints. It may be true, but not the full truth. The Jesus
Story today focuses on the full truth. We are receivers of life, not makers
and we always need enlightenment. We are searchers on the way. We are
beggars and blind Jesus says, but loved to bits, in our human condition.
Jesus shows us how to get real. First, be truthful. I
need help - ’Jesus, Son of David have pity on me’. The name David would
have touched the heart strings of Jesus. David was a man of heart and
failure, wild but a lover of God. Second, Jesus involves the people. They
encourage the blind man Bartimeus to meet Jesus. The blind man jumps up. Third,
Jesus asks the blind man ’What do you want me to do for you?” Jesus knows
that the man is blind and knows what he wants, but with deep respect, he
encourages him to tell his story....how we all love to tell our story to a
listener. The blind beggar has the words well rehearsed, many days of
practice, no long winded speech - five words. ’Master let me see again’.
Isn’t life all about trying to see again and again and
again, whether married, single, religious or world leaders, discussing
climate change and threats of war and hunger. We never know the full story,
of ourselves or others. There is always more to be seen and learned. The
young student said that life is about ‘seeing more’ before doing more. The
human mind and heart is like a parachute. At its best when it’s opening. Lord
that I may see again and again and again.
Liam
Hickey St. Ciarans Hartstown Dublin 15.
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