Using Ignatian contemplation, we imagine ourselves in the Scripture passage Mark 8:22–26, journeying alongside the blind man of Bethsaida — touched once, then twice by Jesus as He gently restores the man's sight.

How is the Lord using this Scripture to speak to you?

If you would like to journal about this passage, here are some questions to explore:

• How do I respond when God’s timing feels slower that I’d like?

• What is Jesus trying to help me see more clearly – about Him, about myself or about others?

• What does this passage reveal about Jesus’ character? Think back to the quality you associated with Him at the beginning and think about other qualities and characteristics evident in the passage.