Lord, please let me see.

On Saturday I attended the Beatification of Fr. Solanus Casey.  He was a Capuchin in the Detroit Michigan area.  I have no words to describe the beauty of the Mass.  Joining over 60,000 other Catholics in prayers, song and celebration of the Holy Eucharist was inspiring.  And the opportunity to lift our prayers for Fr. Casey's sainthood was something I will never forget.

Today's Gospel (Luke 18:35-43) where the beggar asked Jesus to cure his blindness so that he could see, made me think of Fr. (now Blessed) Casey.  For Fr Casey did see the needs of those around him, he embraced the love of the poor in a humble and quiet way.  He saw each person for who they were, a person loved by God, even if that person did not accept it.  His faith was steadfast and his love for his brothers and sisters was an example for us all.

We can at times turn a blind eye to the suffering of those around us arguing "we just don't want to get involved;" leaving them to fend for themselves - both physically and spiritually.  But we are called to open our eyes and our hearts to all the needs of those around us - Catholic and non-catholic alike.  We are charged with providing care for their wounds and share with them the love God has for each of us.

Fr. Casey was a living example that holiness is attainable to all of us.

"Blessed Solanus Casey please pray for us."