Seventh Sunday after Pentecost, Octoechos Tone 6; The Holy Apostles and Deacons Prochor, Nicanor, Timon and Parmenas (1st-2nd c.)
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Romans 15:1-7; Matthew 9:27-35
Can you be blinder than a blind man? Can you be muter than a mute man? Apparently, you can! The healing of the two blind men and the one mute man in today’s Gospel contrast the faith of these men with the unbelief of the Pharisees.
The two blind men certainly wanted to attract the attention of our Lord as He passed by. They were persistent in calling out to Him with the Messianic title, “Son of David.” After calling them into the house and meeting them face-to-face and questioning them on their belief in Him, they were healed immediately!
Fr. Lawrence Farley notes that Israel had seen miracles in its past (Elijah and Elisha) but the casting out of a demon from the mute man with such serene power had not been seen. This is again a testimony of the faith in our Lord Jesus of the mute man and those who brought him to the Lord.
Are we persistent in our petitions to the Lord for healing? Do we cry out to Him? Do I call on Him throughout the day or only moments of formal prayer? Do I look with expectation and hope to see and hear how the Lord is answering?