The man who had been blind, however, approaches reality differently. He does not pretend to know everything. His journey toward faith unfolds step by step. At first, he refers to Jesus simply as “the man called Jesus.” Later, he calls him “a prophet.” Finally, when Jesus reveals himself, the man responds with faith: “Lord, I believe.” His physical healing becomes a path of intellectual and spiritual awakening; the restoration of his sight leads him to a profound profession of faith.

The Gospel, therefore, invites us to examine the subtle forms of blindness that can shape our lives today. Blindness can appear as prejudice that prevents us from seeing the dignity of others. It can be pride that convinces us we are always right. It can be fear that keeps us from accepting uncomfortable truths. It can also take the form of indifference that dulls our ability to notice God’s presence in the ordinary moments of life.

To believe is to allow the light of Christ to illuminate our understanding, enabling us to see reality more truthfully and more compassionately. When Jesus calls himself the Light of the World, he is not merely offering information about God; he is offering us a new way of seeing.

In Christ,
Fr. Lijoy Jose, OFM Cap.
Pastor