The Gospel reading on Sunday is about faith. Jesus heals a blind man. But it is not the physical cure that is significant. The true and deeper meaning of the miracle is the spiritual cure… the man is given spiritual sight to recognise Jesus as the Messiah. With faith he proclaims, “Lord, I believe,” and worships Jesus.

God is hidden from our physical sight, but the Holy Spirit is forever revealing God to us. Jesus is a stranger to many people today, not because he hasn’t revealed himself to them, but because they have closed the eyes of their heart and souls from recognising them.

Today more than ever, the world needs God’s healing love. Instead of adopting the mentality of ‘every man for himself’ (fuelled especially now by the Corona Virus Crisis), the world needs to remember and have faith in God’s love for every one of His children. We are called to love ourselves and our neighbour.

Pope Francis reminds us at this uncertain time in our history: "We are all children of God, and He watches over us. We should discover a new closeness, real relationships made of attentiveness and patience. Listening to one another is important because we understand one another's needs, struggles, desires. We need to rediscover the concreteness of small things, the small acts of kindness. We need to realise that our treasure lies in small things: gestures of tenderness, affection, compassion, that are nevertheless decisive, important. Sharing “a hot plate of food, a caress, a hug, a phone call... these are familiar, attentive gestures regarding everyday details that make life meaningful, and create communion and communication amongst us".

PROJECT COMPASSION

Our Mini Vinnies committee are continuing to work to raise funds for our brothers and sisters in need. Tomorrows’ Harmony Day funds will go towards this. Thank you for your continuing support.