Praying to the Mirror

It’s possible for us to look like we’re praying while never actually speaking to God at all. That’s the example we see in the parable that Jesus has just shared in the Gospel. The Pharisee begins his prayer by thanking God, but before we know it, he starts listing all of his accomplishments. He shares…

The Example of Bartimaeus

We have just heard one of my favorite stories found in the Gospels. I love this story of Bartimaeus. He’s a blind beggar, sitting by the roadside. When he hears that Jesus is passing by, he shouts, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” It’s a desperate cry from someone who knows that he…