Daily Archives: 17 November, 2025

Blinded to the Gift. Reflection for married couples. Luke 18:35-43

Gospel of the day

From the Gospel accoording 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 sight
and followed him, giving glory to God.
When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.

Blinded to the Gift

Our weakness leaves us blind in a way. It prevents us from seeing the Gift that my husband is to me, and we end up suffering the consequences of that blindness. We live a grey life, full of complaints; a mediocre life that does not reflect the beauty God desires for our marriage. To reach that beauty, we must become aware of this blindness and ask Jesus—who constantly passes by our side, waiting for us to call upon Him in faith—“Lord, let me see again.”
When the Lord opens our eyes to the beauty of our Sacrament, we begin to see the Gift that our spouse truly is, all the greatness and loveliness. Our marriage, and indeed our whole life, takes on a new meaning, and then we give glory to God for it.

Brought Down to Married Life

Margaret: Frederick, do you remember when I told you I just couldn’t cope any longer? I was desperate. I loved you, but we simply couldn’t understand each other when we talked, and we would end up angry, avoiding each other for days. It was as if I were blind, unable to see the beauty our marriage could have.
Frederick: I felt exactly the same. Thankfully that day we went to the church, and that kind priest recommended the Marital Love Project retreat. It really marked a before and after for us.
Margaret: It truly did. We recognised our need, and the Lord removed that blindness. Now, following the guidance of our marriage mentor, prayer, acts of mutual self-giving and acceptance, and the sacraments are helping us heal and fill our marriage—and our family—with joy.
Frederick: Let us never stop giving Glory to God!
(And their children, who were listening, praised the Lord.)

Mother,

Help us discover our own blindness and to ask the Lord, in faith, to heal us.
Praise be to God!