The Gospel today tells us about Bartimaeus, the blind man, who shouted asking for God's mercy from Jesus who was passing by. He persisted in calling out His Name and asking for His Mercy. Although the people surrounding him tried to hush him, he cried all the louder. Jesus was observing him, although He feigned not hearing him the first time he called him out. Finally, He asked for Bartimaeus to come to Him. He asked Jesus to give him his sight. Our Lord granted him that miracle by saying that his faith saved him. His faith could be seen in his behavior. He persisted in prayer. He left behind his cloak as he sprang up to approach our dear Savior. And he asked with faith. Let us imitate the faith of Bartimaeus.
