Today’s Gospel leads us onto the road to Jericho. Among the crowd following Jesus there is a poor, blind man, forgotten by everyone. Bartimaeus cannot see with his eyes, yet in his heart he recognizes the presence of the Savior. He cries out. He insists. He does not surrender to the silence imposed by the…

In today’s Gospel, Jesus walks toward Jerusalem. The disciples follow Him with troubled hearts. Some are seeking places of honor. Others remain silent. But the Lord speaks once more about the gift of self. He does not promise easy thrones. He does not offer worldly glory. Instead, He shows the path of service, humble love,…