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Lectio Divina on Mk 10:46-52

The healing of the blind man Bartimaeus

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Context of today’s Gospel

  • Mk 10
  • Before the entry into Jerusalem

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Mk 10

Mk 11

(Mk 10, 46-52)

(Mk 10, 22-26)

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JERICHO

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Mk 10:46-52

  • 46 Jesus and his disciples came to Jericho. As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a great multitude, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, the son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside.

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  • 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!"
  • 48 And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent; but he cried out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!”

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  • 49 And Jesus stopped and said, "Call him."
  • And they called the blind man, saying to him, "Take heart; rise, he is calling you.”

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  • 50 And throwing off his mantle he sprang up and came to Jesus.
  • 51 And Jesus said to him, "What do you want me to do for you?"
  • And the blind man said to him, "Master, let me receive my sight.”

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  • 52 And Jesus said to him, "Go your way; your faith has made you well."
  • And immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way.