From Our Pastor

03-19-2023Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss, Pastor

Dear People of God,

First of all, I wish and pray that our God may grant you all ‘Good health, good luck and happiness for today and every day’! There is going to be St. Boniface Catholic School Spring Fundraiser on March 25th after the Saturday Mass at our Rippley’s Social Hall, Waumandee. You are most welcome to have fun. Of course, Your presence is going to be a great support to our St. Boniface School. Also don’t forget the Soup Supper every Tuesday of Lent at our Hansen Hall, Fountain city.

The readings for the 4th Sunday of Lent Year A are about sight and blindness. The first reading is the story of the choosing of David as God’s anointed one. There is much to learn today from our first reading.

First, Samuel obeyed God by going to where he was sent to go to, specifically to Jesse’s tribe. Humbly and patiently, he followed and obeyed God’s instructions. He did not rush into fast decision by anointing any other person. Instead, he waited patiently until the right candidate arrived. So, we must be patient in carrying out God’s command. Also, we must not allow physical appearance to deceive us.

In today’s gospel, Jesus restored the sight of a man born blind. Here Jesus proves that he cares for the wellbeing of his flock. This is especially, for the sick, the weak and the marginalized. He healed him on a Sabbath day. Without minding about the consequences, he attended to the very important need of the blind man. Jesus’ disciples asked him: “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?” From this question, it obvious that the notion was that all suffering was caused by sin. However, Jesus’ response proved otherwise. God permits somethings to happen for the manifestation of his glory. In other words, this miracle remarkably revealed the power and glory of God.

The lessons which we must learn from the man healed by Jesus, include that the man was obedient to the instruction given to him: “Go wash in the pool of Siloam,” Second, we must be consistent with our words, faith, convictions, and the truth. In spite of all the intimidations from the Pharisees, the man remained truthful and firm without denying Christ. Instead, he insisted that it was Jesus that healed him.

Finally, the salvation that Christ offers us is like an illumination. Whoever believes and accepts this illumination into his life is like one whose eyes were opened. However, the good news is that Christ liberates and heals our spiritual blindness. Have a happy and Blesses Sunday!

Yours in Jesus,

Fr. Doss

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