"What an honour to be able to say, no matter what kind of problems I have in this life, I get to trust God. God loves me. I do not have to live in fear, God is on my side and I get to give God my problems, cast my cares, go on and enjoy my life while God works on my situations ".
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4th Sunday of Lent A
(Laetare Sunday)
In today's Gospel reading from John 9:1-41, we hear the story of Jesus healing a man who was born blind. This miraculous healing not only restored the man's physical sight but also led to a deepening of his faith in Jesus as the Son of God.
The story begins with Jesus and his disciples encountering the man who was born blind. The disciples ask Jesus, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus responds by saying, "Neither this man nor his parents sinned; he was born blind so that God's works might be revealed in him." This statement reveals a fundamental truth about the nature of suffering in the world. It is not always the result of personal sin or the sin of one's ancestors. Sometimes suffering is allowed by God so that his glory might be made known.
Jesus then proceeds to heal the man, using a mixture of his own saliva and dirt to make mud, which he then spreads on the man's eyes. Jesus then tells the man to go and wash in the pool of Siloam. When the man does this, he is healed, and he is able to see for the first time in his life.
The healing of the blind man causes a stir in the community, and the man is brought before the religious leaders to explain what has happened to him. The Pharisees are skeptical of the man's story, and they question him repeatedly, eventually excommunicating him from the synagogue.
The blind man's response to the Pharisees' questioning is powerful. He says, "One thing I do know, that though I was blind, now I see." This simple statement of faith is a testament to the power of Jesus to transform lives.
As we reflect on this passage, we can learn several important lessons. Firstly, we must recognize that suffering is a part of life, but it is not always the result of personal sin. Secondly, we must have faith in the power of Jesus to heal and transform our lives, just as he did for the blind man. Finally, we must be willing to stand up for our faith, even in the face of persecution or rejection.
May the Lord grant us the grace to trust in his healing power and to remain steadfast in our faith, even in the midst of adversity. Amen.
- Fr. James Anyaegbu
My daughter turned 18 today.
I could not think of a better gift that this letter, which I am tweeting in the spirit of generosity
I am sharing 18 advices for my 18 year old with all the 18-year-olds whose fathers could not be here today, they are all deserving of fatherly love.
Happy 2nd birthday to my adorable son Chibuife.
Just like your name, your light radiates in our family. Your smile is the most adorable thing in the entire universe. You are a wonderful child and I wish you to keep this way my little one.