The Gift of Sight / El Don de Poder Ver

Click here for daily readings “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!” the blind man of Jericho calls out when he hears the commotion of Jesus coming near. What exactly is he asking? The dictionary says “pity” is a sympathetic sorrow for someone in distress. Is he asking Jesus to feel sorry for him? I don’t think so, and based on Jesus’ response, I don’t think Jesus thought so either. “What do you want me to do for you?” That is more of a response to “Jesus, help me.” Luke tells us the blind man’s reply: “Lord, please let…