Gospel
From the Gospel according to Luke 18:35-43
As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging,and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening.They told him,“Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.”He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!”The people walking in front rebuked him,telling him to be silent,but he kept calling out all the more,“Son of David, have pity on me!”Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him;and when he came near, Jesus asked him,“What do you want me to do for you?”He replied, “Lord, please let me see.”Jesus told him, “Have sight; your faith has saved you.”He immediately received his sightand followed him, giving glory to God.When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.
The Gospel of the Lord
Shared Passdion
Calling on the Lord for compassion means inviting Him to share in my suffering, so that He can understand and bring healing. Out of His boundless compassion, Christ became one of us, experiencing humanity and, through His suffering alongside us, offering us healing.
From His example, I learn the path to my husband’s healing: to first share in his pain, experiencing it alongside him, so that from this deep connection, I can give myself for his salvation.
Applied to married life
Martha: Ryan, I’ve come to realize that I haven’t supported you well in your struggles. I’ve approached you with advice from a place of superiority instead of compassion.
Ryan: I’m not sure I understand, Martha. Why is compassion so important when trying to help?
Martha: Because that’s how Christ helps us. He first comes to live with us, to understand what it means to have a human heart. He experiences our temptations, fears, and suffering. Then, He offers Himself, saying to the Father, “Forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” In the same way, I need to share in your struggles, feel your pain, and from that place of understanding, work toward your salvation.
Ryan: That’s amazing, Martha. So profound. This revelation from the Lord is truly powerful, and it’s the right approach. Thank you. I needed to hear this too.
Mother,
Help me dwell within Your Immaculate Heart so that I may feel what You feel when You look upon my husband/wife. Thank You, Blessed Mother.