14/11/2022
Gospel of the Day: (Luke 18, 35-43)
As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging,
and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening.
They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by."
He shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, pity me!"
The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, "Son of David, have pity on me!"
Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him,
What do you want me to do for you? He replied, "Lord, please let me see."
Jesus told him, "Have sight; your faith has saved you."
He immediately received his sight and followed him, giving glory to God. When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.
The Gospel of the Lord!
Pope Francis' Gospel Reflections
"Let us think about the story of Bartimaeus, a character in the Gospel. And I confess that for me he is the most likable of all. Greater than any discussion to the contrary, there is a voice in mankind’s heart that invokes. Wepityis voice within. A voice that comes forth spontaneously without anyone commanding it, a voice that asks itself about the meaning of our journey on earth, especially when we find ourselves in darkness: 'Jesus, have mercy on me! Jesus have mercy on me!'. This is a beautiful prayer." (General audience, 6 May 2020)