Even amid criticism and confusion, the man born blind could see more clearly than the Pharisees. He could see that Jesus was special, a prophet. And when he meets Jesus the second time, he believes and worships! As we meet Jesus in the Mass today, we can pray for this clarity. We can pray for the capacity to see Jesus, to believe, and to worship.

• Reflection by Elizabeth Hansen in “Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families 2024-25” published by Liturgy Training Publications.