Pastor’s Note 3/15/26

Dear Parishioners:

The healing of the blind man in John’s gospel story could read a lot like a courtroom drama. After this man is miraculously healed by the power of Jesus, a whole slew of questions, skepticism, and interrogations ensues. Those of the religious establishment of the day, even the man’s own parents, put this healing on trial. They are highly skeptical that a man born blind could ever be made whole by God in this way. They argue against Jesus because this act of mercy has been performed on the Sabbath. They continually cast doubt on the validity and truth of this healing by undermining the experience of the man himself. Convincingly, this simple man testifies that he has truly been healed—and Jesus is therefore the Lord. Although everyone around him wants to subject him to objectifying scrutiny and speculation, this man stands firm in what God has done for him. He was blind and now he sees. And this has been done by Jesus, the Light of the World. This narrative invites us to stand firm in our knowledge of God’s work in our lives. When there’s doubt, fear, or skeptical voices, we are confirmed in what we have come to know in our hearts: Jesus is the Light who brings sight, truth, and transformation to our lives.

God’s peace,

Fr. John