29 th October, 2006

30 th Sunday - Year B

S: Good morning - Today we’re on about healing and the willingness of Jesus to listen when we ask for help.

B: Our word of life for today comes from Marks Gospel “what do you want me to do for you?” Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem when he met Bartimaeus who was a blind man. Jesus was trying to leave Jericho but his journey was constantly interrupted by 101 different requests and although he was tried from walking and anxious to get on his way he stopped to help this man.

S: …. and the question he asked him seems like an amazing one to ask – it must have been obvious that the man was blind. So why did Jesus ask “ what do you want me to do for you?” I think Jesus asks the question out of respect for a couple of reasons, No. 1 maybe Bartimaeus didn’t want to be cured of his blindness and No. 2 whatever he did want done it was important that he ask for it specifically.

S: This morning’s reflection is called Talk it Over with God.

You’re worried and troubled about everything,

Wondering and fearing what tomorrow will bring-

You long to tell someone for you feel so alone,

But your friends are all burdened with cares of their own.

There is only one place and only one friend

Who is never too busy and you can always depend

That He will be waiting with arms open wide

To hear all your troubles that you came to confide

For the heavenly Father will always be there

When you seek Him and find Him at the Altar of prayer.

B: You’ve been listening to “Just a thought” with Brenda Cribbin...

S: and Seamus Madigan. We can be contacted through the Limerick Diocesan Offices at Henry Street. You can also download your own copy of this reflection by clicking on limerickdiocese.org

B: We look forward to your company again next week, so take care...

S & B: Bye

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