What an extraordinary movie script is today’s Gospel. It begins with Jesus walking into the synagogue to teach. All eyes are on him.
He knows the personality of each one; their needs, too. He has the man with the crippled hand stand. But before preforming the miracle, Luke notes with care the movement of Jesus’ eyes. He alone sees what is in the depths of our hearts. Question: Isn’t the way I look at others I encounter what defines who I am?
The eyes of the scribes and Pharisees also gave witness to whom they belonged. Their owners watched Jesus, heard what he said, witnessed the miracle, but sat wrapped in silence, waiting for the occasion when they could cry out, “Crucify him.”
Resolve: After a prayer to the Holy Spirit, I shall ask him to show me how Jesus sees me in my dealings with others. And how I see Jesus in those who come daily into my life.