Friday of the Frist Week of Advent
(Isaiah 29:17-24; Matthew 9:27-31)
Blind people often play on their ability to see. They will likely tell you when they
understand something you are trying to explain, “I see, I see.” The two blind men in today’s gospel are making
a comparable point.
The blind men already see when they recognize Jesus as their
“Lord.” They know that he has power over
the darkness of sin and its consequences.
Jesus’ bestowing physical sight confirms this more critical spiritual
insight that the men have made. By
giving them physical sight, Jesus also fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah in the
first reading, “…the eyes of the blind shall see.”
During Advent we want to see the Lord more clearly. We already know him teacher and savior. We hope to trust more completely in his friendship. Confident of his love for us, we can live
more happily and caringly, at peace with all.
