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Morning Reflections
Second Sight
(Deacon Andy Cirmo)
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time | October 24, 2021
This gospel reflection is based on Mark 10:46-52.
Memories of colors and shapes and shades
Remain clearly in my dreams
Playing in my mind’s eye
Reminding me of a time far past
When all was clear and well defined
And even now when I lie still at day’s end
Looking into the dark tunnel of my past
When all that surrounds me is night
I strain to see the narrow and dim beam
Of vision only dreamed so bright
I have prayed for so many years to see again
And searched far and wide for a cure
For any remedy for this heavy curse
That burdens me and mine with worry
Not imagining a life that could be worse
Why did this happen to me of all
What did I do or who have I hurt
To deserve this life-lasting dark place
Will I ever see shape and color again
Will I ever again see a smiling face
Yet now he comes, this Man of God
This Jesua whose name is on all lips
This wonder worker, this king we are sure
Who they say has saved many like me
Of illness, malady and defect cured
I’ve heard of his power and goodness
Of his teachings of love and forgiveness
And many have seen and felt his healing hand
Oh that he might see me and return my sight
Oh that I could follow and learn more of this man
Over the din of the crowd I call out
Over and over calling: Jesua! Jesua!
You are wonderful and teach love, Help Me!
I am told to hush and stay away but I cannot
I am told not to bother but I long to see
Finally I feel an arm, I hear his call
I believe in His power and righteousness
Tearfully I beg that my blindness might end
I can feel his tenderness and heart
And suddenly with just his word I see again!
Dear Jesus, help me in my blindness
Help me see with my heart
Not through the mist of doubt and fear
But this time with eyes of love
To see your goodness and truth so clear -
To Drink His Cup
(Deacon Andy Cirmo)
Twenty-Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time | October 17, 2021
This gospel reflection is based on Mark 10:35.45.
We have given up all and followed
From our homes and families apart
Into places not previously known
Among friends and strangers of heart
Now in our pride we seek vain reward
The kingdom of which he has spoken
A place near him and his heavenly throne
But in his reply our hearts have awoken
For his answer to us is shocking and strange
Cups which we will and must all retain
He tells of separation and loneliness
He speaks of cups of suffering and pain
Can we drink this cup which soon will come
Can we pass this test of faith and love
Can we endure that of what he speaks
Before we can enter his heaven above
It has become uncomfortably clear
That our earthly desires are prideful and vain
That what we ask can only be his will
What we selfishly seek we shall not retain
Things of glory and honor are not of my doing
But only his will and power can give
Dreams of glory and authority are not the way
But only by the will of God do we even live
Dear Jesus,
Help us in our longing to be with you
Show us that:
In humility is greatness
In giving we receive
In loving we know love
In mercy we find peace
In surrender to your will
We receive our eternal reward
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