THE INCREDIBLE FAITH AND COURAGE OF BARTIMAEUS.

BARTIMAEUS CHOSEN AND CALLED. 

"As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me.” 

"Jesus stopped and said, “Call him.” So they called the blind man, saying to him, “Take courage; get up, Jesus is calling you.” He threw aside his cloak, sprang up, and came to Jesus. Jesus said to him in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?” 

"The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.” Jesus told him, “Go your way; your faith has saved you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.” (Mark 10: 46 - 52). 

St Mark the Evangelist identified the Blind Man in the story as Bartimaeus. 

What a truly beautiful story. Won't you like to have the faith and courage of Bartimaeus? His tenacity, singleness of purpose in pursuing his goal?

The cry of Bartimaeus:

“Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” is a most powerful prayer. PRAYER IS THE ACTIVATOR OF POWER. 

Bartimaeus fired the bullet, it struck the Heart of Jesus. 

Our pains and trials could be the setting for the powerful and merciful Providence of God to elevate our faith and bring us the kind of healing we need and the accomplishment of God's Plan in our lives. 

"Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.” He immediately received his sight and followed him, giving glory to God." (Mark 10: 46 - 52).

Jesus chose and called Bartimaeus to be a disciple. Jesus’ meeting and healing Bartimaeus today was not an accident. It was divine appointment. Divine Providence. 

Jesus was delighted with the faith of Bartimaeus. Jesus saw the faith of Bartimaeus in action. 

"Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.” He immediately received his sight and followed him, giving glory to God." (Mark 10: 46 - 52).

The Church honors the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Month of May.  

Honor Mary through the Holy Rosary, Litany, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Consecration to The Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pilgrimages, etc. 

For the Litany, 15 Promises of Mary, Consecration Prayer, etc and Prayer intentions click the link below:

http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2024/04/may-devotion-to-mary.html?m=1