Blessed Are The Eyes

Often in our preoccupation we are blind to the beauty, miracles and developments that surround us, and which we take for granted. Just think for a moment about the generations wh0 longed for the Messiah, or more recently, for liturgy in the vernacular, for pastors who would tackle issues of social injustice, that married couples would be canonized, or that the evils perpetrated in the name of Jesus, or by his ordained ministers, would be acknowledged and sincere attempts at reparation would be made. These dreams of so many, long deceased, are ours to behold in reality. The dreams and desires we have for a more perfect Church and world will someday be the realities seen by future generations.
On a more local level, our eyes are blessed to see the talent and abilities of our children, our students, if we step aside from our ordinary routines and LOOK. Last night a "coffee house" was held in our Baroni Multi-Purpose Hall, sponsored by our literary magazine, VISIONS. Well named, for the visions of a large number of talented students were displayed in writing, spoken word, singing, and instruments. It was a glorious revelation and celebration of talent that often goes undetected because our eyes are not open. Jesus reminds us, "Blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears, because they hear. Amen, I say to you, many prophets and righteous people longed to see what you see but did not see it, and to hear what you hear but did not hear it." (Mt 13: 17). Lord, that I may see and not take anything for granted. Amen.
Bro. Rene