15 March 2026. In today's Gospel, Jesus heals a man born blind, but his ultimate goal is something much deeper. Just as the Dominican artist Fra Angelico painted scenes to reveal the heart of the Gospel, Jesus wants to give us a "spiritual vision"—the ability to see reality as it truly is and to recognize him for who he truly is.
Fr. Jordan explains how we can cultivate this vision through the sacraments, refusing to compromise the truth even when pressured, and bringing our struggles to Jesus in prayer.
**Key Takeaways:**
* **Fra Angelico's Art:** How spiritual beauty leads us deeper into the Gospel.
* **Physical vs. Spiritual Sight:** Why Jesus is more interested in how our souls see than how our eyes see.
* **The Mud and the Sacraments:** How Jesus uses physical signs (like Baptism and Eucharist) to heal us.
* **Standing Firm:** The importance of not compromising the truth, even when facing social pressure like the blind man did.
* **Prayer as Vision:** Learning to see our lives through God's perspective.
**Timeline:**
* 00:00 - Introduction: The Chapel in Lafayette
* 00:23 - Fra Angelico and Spiritual Vision
* 00:58 - The Man Born Blind (Gospel of John)
* 01:46 - Healing Through Sacraments (Mud and Spittle)
* 02:18 - Refusing to Compromise the Truth
* 03:12 - Worshiping Jesus in Prayer
**Readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent (Year A):**
1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a | Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 | Ephesians 5:8-14 | John 9:1-41
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