Jesus answered, “Neither was it for his own sin nor for his parents’ sin. He was born blind so
that God’s power might be shown in him. While it is day we must do the work of the One who
sent me; for the night will come when no one can work. As long as I am in the world, I am the
light of the world.” He made paste with spittle and clay, and rubbed it on the eyes of the blind man.
Then he said, “Go and wash in the Pool of Siloam.“ (This word means sent.) So the blind man
went and washed and came back able to see. His neighbors, and all the people who used to see
him begging, wondered. They said, “Isn’t this the beggar who used to sit here?“ Some said,
“He’s the one.“ Others said, “No, but he looks like him.“ But the man himself said, “I am he.“

The people brought the man who had been blind to the Pharisees. Now it was a Sabbath day
when Jesus made mud paste and opened his eyes. The Pharisees asked him again, “How did
you recover your sight?“ And he said, “He put paste on my eyes, and I washed, and now I see.
“ Some of the Pharisees said, “That man is not from God, for he works on the Sabbath“; but
others wondered, “How can a sinner perform such miraculous signs?“ They were divided, and
they questioned the blind man again, “What do you think of this man who opened your eyes?“
And he answered, “He is a prophet!“

READ: God sends Samuel to anoint David as king to succeed Saul. Paul encourages the
Ephesians to live in righteousness as God’s beloved children. The Gospel of John tells of
Jesus’ healing of a man born blind and the aftermath of that healing among his disciples
and the religious leaders.

REFLECT: Today’s readings focus on seeing with the eyes of the Lord. The Lord cautions
Samuel that God does not judge on outward appearances but looks into the heart. Paul
explains that the Lord’s light will reveal the truth of our actions. Jesus invites his disciples
to open their eyes to the power of God working in the world. Jesus offers us the same invitation,
asking us to see with the eyes of faith and to remain attentive to God’s presence in our world.
Moreover, we must see as God sees, looking to the margins to seek out those who are
forgotten and overlooked, extending to them the welcome, healing, and love that the Lord has
shown us. Truly the light of Christ will shine in us.

PRAY: Father, heal my blindness and help me to see with your eyes.

ACT: Make an effort to view people and events with the eyes of God, offering love in place
of scorn.