"Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" In today's reflection for Thursday of the 8th Week in Ordinary Time, Father Brendan Curran explores the powerful story of Bartimaeus—the blind man who refused to be silenced by the crowd.
While society often tries to overlook or silence those they deem "lesser," Father Brendan shares a moving personal story about Jorge, a young blind man whose leadership and faith transformed an entire parish community. Through the example of Bartimaeus and modern-day inspirations like Stevie Wonder and Andrea Bocelli, we are challenged to look past physical limitations and ask ourselves: What do we truly see?
Join us as we pray for the grace to see with new eyes, new vision, and new sight.
📖 **Today's Highlights:**
- The persistence of Bartimaeus in the Gospel of Mark.
- How the world attempts to silence the marginalized.
- A personal story of Jorge: Finding vision through a blind lector.
- Celebrating the powerful voices that inspire our world.
- A prayer for spiritual sight and new vision.
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### 🕒 Video Timeline
0:00 - "I Want to See": Introduction
0:10 - Meet Father Brendan Curran, OP
0:25 - The Persistence of Bartimaeus
0:44 - Addressing the Ways We Silence Others
0:54 - A Story of Jorge: Seeing with New Eyes
1:27 - Challenging Our Perspective on Disability
1:51 - Inspired by Powerful Voices (Bocelli, Wonder, & More)
2:06 - Closing Prayer: Seeking New Vision and Sight
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**Reflection Question:** Who in your life has helped you see the world differently?
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