Daily Scripture Reflection & Prayer: November 17, 2025

Date: Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Hungary

Scripture Text:  Luke 18:35-43

As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, "Jesus of Nazareth is passing by." He shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!" The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, "Son of David, have pity on me!"

Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, "What do you want me to do for you?" He replied, "Lord, please let me see." Jesus told him, "Have sight; your faith has saved you." He immediately received his sight and followed him, giving glory to God. When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.

Breaking the text open – background and summary:

Today’s gospel reading recounts Jesus’ healing of a blind man who persistently called out to Jesus to make him whole. Jesus tells the man that it was his faith in Jesus that saved him.

Meditating on the text with personal questions:

Do I persistently call out to Christ in prayer to make me whole, to take away those things that are preventing me to see Him and the will of the Father in my life?

Praying:

LORD, give me the resolve to seek You daily, to cry out to You in my need, to believe in your power in my life and in this world. Dear LORD, I do believe. Help my unbelief. Amen.