20 Nov 2023
Imagine Healing
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For 20 November 2023, Monday of week 33 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 18:35-43
(photo by Sr. Connie Koch, OP)
As Jesus approached Jericho, a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging. When he heard a crowd going by, he asked what was happening. They told him, ‘Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.’ Then he shouted, ‘Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Those who were in front sternly ordered him to be quiet; but he shouted even more loudly, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’ Jesus stood still and ordered the man to be brought to him; and when he came near, he asked him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ He said, ‘Lord, let me see again.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Receive your sight; your faith has saved you.’ Immediately he regained his sight and followed him, glorifying God; and all the people, when they saw it, praised God.
Scripture passage from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, copyright 1989, 1993, Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Anonymous
20 November 2023 @ 7:41 pm
Thank you Connie. This was just what I needed to hear today. God bless you and your preaching.
Ann, O.P
Claire
21 November 2023 @ 12:59 am
An invitation to accept Jesus’ touch. Thank you, Connie
Donna
21 November 2023 @ 1:42 am
Thanks, Connie! A great reflection for this time in our lives!
Jane Hertel
21 November 2023 @ 2:22 am
So meaningful- just so much food for thought and how to cope with the reality of our times. Thank you
Beth
21 November 2023 @ 2:28 am
Thanks, Connie, for this message from the heart with which we can all identify. A valuable reminder to us all.
Patricia Sullivan OP
21 November 2023 @ 2:54 am
Thanks, Connie,
This preaching speaks to so many of us.
Brigid Cannon, O.P.
21 November 2023 @ 3:10 am
So grateful to you Connie for being so intimate, humble and vulnerable with your reflection on the Good News today. May learn to follow your example in our own prayer life and relationship with Jesus for the healing each one of needs and God so wants to give us. You give us courage and hope.
Blessings on your continued preaching of the Good News,
Brigid Cannon, OP
Patricia Magee
21 November 2023 @ 3:30 am
Thank you Connie for the model and invitation to intimacy with Jesus and the healing that brings to my/our lives and to our world.
Marianne
21 November 2023 @ 4:29 am
Thanks, Connie, for bringing healing home to us.
Anonymous
21 November 2023 @ 5:57 am
so beautiful, Connie
need this reminder speaks to all of us
joann
Anonymous
21 November 2023 @ 8:51 am
Thank you so much for the beautiful reflection. A guide to how to pray.
Louise
21 November 2023 @ 9:27 am
You made it real, Connie!
Thank you with appreciation!
Roseanne
21 November 2023 @ 10:51 am
Thank you for sharing your wonderful reflection which we need in this broken world.
Connie Koch OP
21 November 2023 @ 2:10 pm
I love this passage. It brings us closer to God.
Thank you St Connie
Connie Koch OP
21 November 2023 @ 4:12 pm
I am both humbled and deeply grateful for
your heartfelt responses ! I can imagine
that the blind man truly felt the healing love of Jesus and the loving support of those around him. May God’s Love heal our broken world!
Connie
Bill Devery
21 November 2023 @ 5:46 pm
Thank you Connie, while I am challenged to SEE the light of Christ in this broken world!
Wonderful reflection!
Sr. Peggy Devlin
22 November 2023 @ 9:28 am
Connie – Oh, how timely is this message for me; thanks for sharing!
Linda Lazarus
24 November 2023 @ 1:02 am
I love this contemplative reflection you shared from your heart. I especially was drawn in by your personal stories and the realness of the spirit stirrings. This is a reminder that God is always calling us to deeper waters. Thank you so much for always giving you all!