March 15, 2026
4th Sunday in Lent Year A
Gospel: John 9:1-41
The Man Born Blind in Siloam

Today is the Fourth Sunday of Lent. The Gospel from Saint John tells us the mystery of Jesus healing a man born blind at the Pool of Siloam.

We often say that the eyes are the windows to the soul and an important way for us to perceive the world. When we cannot see what lies ahead, we lose our sense of direction. Sometimes, even though we can see what is happening before us, our lack of inner firmness still leaves us in confusion. Our understanding of God is no different. When we see people who suffer various misfortunes, have physical disabilities, or are wounded in spirit, we may, like the disciples of Jesus, think that their misfortune is due to the sins they have committed (cf. Jn 9:2). For we believe that the suffering they endure is because they (or their parents) did not accumulate merit for themselves.

When we receive the sacraments of initiation, we all receive the light from the Paschal Candle. This light is the Light of Christ, the light that shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it (cf. Jn 1:5). Furthermore, we receive the white garment symbolizing Christ from our godparents, so that we may put on Christ and be thoroughly cleansed of the stain of original sin and personal sins by the living water that gushed forth from His Sacred Side. We also receive the Holy Spirit of Christ and become children of God. In this way, we take up the responsibility and mission to proclaim the Gospel of God to all creation and to share all that Christ has done in us.

Today, Jesus healed this man born blind at the Pool of Siloam. The Pharisees repeatedly questioned him about this matter, intending to link him with the Messiah whom they did not acknowledge. This man born blind and his family stood firm under pressure and courageously testified to all that Jesus had done for him. Similarly, in life, we will constantly be asked by others about the source of our faith. Let us courageously imitate this man born blind and his family and boldly bear witness to the truth.

O God, who through your Word reconcile the human race to yourself in a wonderful way, grant, we pray, that with prompt devotion and eager faith the Christian people may hasten toward the solemn celebrations to come. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.

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