The Lectionary of the Roman Catholic Church today presents
texts which look at our spiritual blindness and how our awareness of the Presence
and gifts of God in our lives needs restoration. Friar Jude Winkler comments on
the passage from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah which promises the people of
Israel that their relationship to God as children of Abraham remains unbroken
and that awe at the wonders worked by God for His people will silence the arrogant
and exalt the humble faithful. The psalmist proclaims faith in God to carry him
through the trials of life in patient waiting for the revelation of the
goodness of God in the land of the living. The psalmist prayer for courage and
the ability to take heart is often our petition to God. Our faith will bring
the restoration of our sight and thanksgiving for the gracious gifts we experience.
The faith of the blind men in the Gospel from Matthew brings them to Jesus
where the thanksgiving, awe and wonder of their healing make it impossible for
them to be silent. Our view is through the dark glass and is so limited when it
comes to perception of Divine action. Be still and have faith as we wait on the
revelation of the Love of God.
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