John 9:1-41 | This week in our Gospel passage we meet a man born blind. Upon seeing this man, the disciples ask Jesus, “who sinned, this man or this man’s parents, that he was born blind?” The question is off-base, and laden with judgment and assumptions. Unfortunately, after Jesus heals this man born blind, this man is subjected to even further interrogation by those who do not receive his testimony. For us, today, even without realizing it, we may carry assumptions that harm our relationship with God and with those around us. As we continue our journey of seeking, join us as we confront the assumptions we hold and as we open ourselves to receive the gift God has for us.
Sunday, March 19, 2023, Fourth Sunday in Lent Bulletin
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