Mark 10:46-52

In this story Jesus cures the blind man, Bartimaeus. Recovery of sight in the Bible is often a metaphor for coming to faith. Perhaps during your life you have had moments of insight, of deeper understanding, of appreciating who Jesus is for you. What was it that helped you to see more clearly?

Who was the ‘Jesus person' who helped you to see more clearly? Perhaps, as a parent, a teacher, or a friend, you have also been a ‘Jesus ‘person' for another and helped her or him to a clearer understanding of the meaning of life, love, and faith.

To get to Jesus, Bartimaeus threw aside his cloak so that he would not be impeded. What have you had to discard to be able to see more clearly (e.g., a prejudice, a rigid opinion)?

‘Your faith has saved you' Jesus said to Bartimaeus. Recall situations in which you have been grateful for the faith that is yours because in some way it saved you.