As we read the Gospels, it’s pretty amazing what Jesus was able to do in his ministry. There aren't enough loaves and fish?  No problem. Here’s some more. The wine ran out at a wedding?  No problem.  Here’s some more. Fish were avoiding the nets one night?  No problem.  Try casting out into deeper water. Water is between him and the boat full of disciples.  No problem.  Let’s just walk across the lake. Storm out of control.  No problem.  Just say the word and the winds calm.

I know what you might be thinking, that was a long Gospel, and yes it was, we had a long one last Sunday, and get ready, a long one the next two Sundays.  And there is a lot packed into these long Gospels, like today things about sin, working on the Sabbath, Jesus’ power to forgive, and the constant questioning of the Pharisees which at times borders on harassment of Jesus. But at the heart of the story we heard today is one concept, that of BLINDNESS, and so we could reflect