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He took the blind man by the hand and led him outside the village.  Mark 8:23

When we talk to Jesus we need to be removed from all the noise and clatter that is around us every day.   We need Jesus to lead us to a quite place.  Think about this story and the beauty that it speaks.  Jesus put spittle on his eyes and laid his hands on him, and he laid his hands on him a second time.   There is two times in our life where the priest (Jesus) lays his hands on us, once in our Baptism, similar to the spittle we have water pour over us.  Then at our Confirmation the priest again lays hands upon us similar to today's Gospel.   In today's Gospel this man receives his Baptism and Confirmation and in the process is healed.  Do you look to Baptism and Confirmation as a healing similar to today's Gospel?   In addition to an awakening we are also healed of all infirmities of the soul.  Jesus wants to speak to you in the quietness of your heart away from all the distractions of the world away from the people that would ridicule your faith.  He does this in order to strengthen our faith. 

"Lord Jesus, open my eyes to the revelation of your healing presence and saving word. Help me to walk in the truth and power of your love and to not stumble in the darkness of sin and unbelief. Use me to help others find your healing light and saving presence as well."

Changing Minds Moving Hearts 

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