Fourth Sunday in Lent
Theme of the Day: Exactly What I Need: Sight
I recognize that I am spiritually blind when I don’t know Jesus. I cannot see the world as it really is. I am tempted to see what is harmful as good, and what is good as meaningless. I cannot see the danger that lurks behind every temptation. I realize that Jesus gave physical sight to the blind. But he also gives me spiritual vision. He said, “I am the light of the world.” He comes to shine his light into my darkened eyes so that I see him and live.
John 9:1-7,13-17,34-39
Isaiah 42:14-21
Ephesians 5:8-14
Psalm 27A
537 – Word of God, Come Down on Earth
515 – Christ Is the World’s Light
404 – Jesus, Grant That Balm and Healing
854 – Church of God, Elect and Glorious
517 – Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
Prayer of the Day: O Lord Jesus Christ, by your almighty power you opened the eyes of the blind and showed yourself to them. Turn our eyes away from worthless things, and lead us to love you sincerely; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Gospel Acclamation: Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.