Wednesday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time
Mark 8: 22-26
To see with the eyes of faith

Today’s Gospel presents a man who was not blind from birth but had lost his sight. His words, “I see people looking like trees,” reveal that he once had vision but gradually became blind. This speaks to a deeper truth: blindness is not always physical. In life, we, too, can lose sight of reality—becoming blind to the truth, to our own faults, or even to God’s presence. Sometimes, we fail to see because we choose not to, avoiding uncomfortable realities or hard truths.

Jesus heals this man using an unexpected method—His own saliva. God often works through signs, tangible experiences that touch our hearts. There are different types of blindness we must ask Jesus to heal: emotional blindness, when our attachments prevent us from seeing clearly; psychological blindness, when we refuse to accept reality as it is; and spiritual blindness, when we shape God into our own image rather than seeking Him as He truly is. Healing begins when we open ourselves to His touch and ask, “Lord, help me to see.”

After restoring the man’s sight, Jesus tells him not to enter the village. This is a reminder that some places, habits, or relationships can lead us back into blindness. There are things in life that cloud our vision—addictions, unhealthy attachments, or distractions that pull us away from God. Recognising what blinds us is the first step to avoiding it in the future.

Let us ask Jesus to heal our vision, restoring clarity, truth, and faith in our lives. Lord, remove the blindness from my heart so that I may see You and the world with renewed eyes. Amen.

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