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Gospel Reflection for Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Dear Friend,
God is always ready to start anew, as we see in the story of Noah in today’s first reading from Genesis. The ark represents God’s mercy, where all creation is given another chance. As we meditate on Psalm 115, we are reminded:
«Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His faithful ones.»
Every day is a new opportunity—to begin again, to follow through on your best intentions, to let yourself be soaked in the sunlight of God’s grace that dawns in our lives.
Good intentions alone are not enough—without action, they remain just dreams.
Perhaps there are personal changes that you find difficult, that you keep putting off, even though you know they cannot wait any longer. Place them in the ark, like Noah did, and let the Lord help you start fresh.
He believes your life has a future—don’t you?
A similar thing happens in today’s Gospel, where a blind man is healed.
His recovery of sight is gradual, not immediate.
In our spiritual lives, gaining clear vision—seeing our lives as God sees them—is also a slow process. Jesus lays His hands on the blind man twice before he can fully see.
The changes in our lives and in the lives of others happen progressively—slowly but steadily. Like the blind man’s vision, they become clearer over time.
That’s why we must be patient—with ourselves and others.
We must trust in the timing of the Holy Spirit and in His healing and renewing power.
At times, this patience can feel like a burden—but it is in that waiting that we learn the most valuable lessons and experience the most authentic growth.
Today is a good day to ask the Lord to lay His hands on your soul, so you can see better and farther.
Let Him touch you.
This touch of Jesus not only gives us clarity, but it also strengthens us to face our own shadows and turn them into light.
Through prayer and contemplation, we can ask God to guide us on this journey of self-discovery and healing.
But this process of healing is not just for us—it is also for our community.
As we receive God’s grace and clarity, we become beacons of hope and love for those around us.
Our personal transformation has the power to inspire and positively impact others, creating a ripple effect of goodness and faith.
Patience and trust in God teach us to live with gratitude, appreciating every small step forward and celebrating every moment of growth.
Let the Holy Spirit work within you, opening your eyes not just physically, but also the eyes of your heart, so you can see the beauty and truth of God’s creation.
Your brother in faith,