As we grow closer and to prepare for to Holy Week, families at home can hold a simple Family Prayer Meal and a Reconciliation service.

5 March. Laetare Sunday Lent 4A. SEE. At first when they discovered that Yusuf was born blind Cornelia was worried. Had it been because of having measles when she was pregnant? Was she responsible? But she learned to live with the reality.  The family rallied around and little Yusuf grew up quite independent. But there was a time when things were really bad and they decided to put him on the street to beg with a companion, He did agree but found it degrading to be exploited.  One day a car stopped and asked him about his condition. The driver said he might be able to help. Yusuf said, “I couldn’t believe my eyes, He laughed after the operation, “to think my world could be so changed from darkness to light. I didn’t even know that light could be so absolutely wonderful.”  They all hugged one another in sharing their joy.

JUDGE, reflect and share. Scripture: Jesus said, “it was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be made manifest in him. I must do the works of him who sent me, while it is day; night comes when no one can work. I am in the world and the light of the world.” John 9:1-41.  Pope Francis: Jesus is the physician who heals with the medicine of love, for he takes upon himself our suffering and redeems it.  Suffering and illness have always been among the greatest problems.  Christians feel and experience pain like all other people. Part of the plan laid out by God’s providence is that we should fight against sickness and carefully seek the blessings of good health, so that we may fulfil our role in human society and in the Church” Catechism 1622.   Pope Leo from Message for World Day for the Sick 2026 : During the plague in Carthage St Cyprian reminded Christians of the importance of caring for the sick.  “This pestilence, which seems so horrible and deadly, searches out the righteousness of each one and examines the minds of the human race, to see whether the healthy serve the sick, whether relatives love each other with sincerity, whether masters have pity on their sick servants, whether doctors do not abandon the sick who beg for help. This is not simply philanthropic behaviour but ecclesial action through members touching  the suffering face of Christ.  DT 48

Reflect, share, act, pray. How is your family dealing with disability as a form of poverty that demands constant support and infinite love.