Daily Mass Readings – Thursday, 27 May 2027

15 I will now remember the works of the Lord, and I will declare the things I have seen. By the words of the Lord are his works.

16 The sun giving light hath looked upon all things, and full of the glory of the Lord is his work.

17 Hath not the Lord made the saints to declare all his wonderful works, which the Lord Almighty hath firmly settled to be established for his glory?

18 He hath searched out the deep, and the heart of men: and considered their crafty devices.

19 For the Lord knoweth all knowledge, and hath beheld the signs of the world, he declareth the things that are past, and the things that are to come, and revealeth the traces of hidden things.

20 No thought escapeth him, and no word can hide itself from him.

21 He hath beautified the glorious works of his wisdom: and he Is from eternity to eternity, and to him nothing may be added,

22 Nor can he be diminished, and he hath no need of any counsellor.

23 O how desirable are all his works, and what we can know is but as a spark!

24 All these things live, and remain for ever, and for every use all things obey him.

25 All things are double, one against another, and he hath made nothing defective. He hath established the good things of every one. And who shall be filled with beholding his glory?

R. (6a) By the word of the Lord the heavens were made.

2 Give praise to the Lord on the harp; sing to him with the psaltery, the instrument of ten strings.

3 Sing to him a new canticle, sing well unto him with a loud noise.

R. By the word of the Lord the heavens were made.

4 For the word of the Lord is right, and all his works are done with faithfulness.

5 He loveth mercy and judgment; the earth is full of the mercy of the Lord.

R. By the word of the Lord the heavens were made.

6 By the word of the Lord the heavens were established; and all the power of them by the spirit of his mouth:

7 Gathering together the waters of the sea, as in a vessel; laying up the depths in storehouses.

R. By the word of the Lord the heavens were made.

8 Let all the earth fear the Lord, and let all the inhabitants of the world be in awe of him.

9 For he spoke and they were made: he commanded and they were created.

R. By the word of the Lord the heavens were made.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

12 I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows me will have the light of life.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho, with his disciples, and a very great multitude, Bartimeus the blind man, the son of Timeus, sat by the way side begging.

47 Who when he had heard, that it was Jesus of Nazareth, began to cry out, and to say: Jesus son of David, have mercy on me.

48 And many rebuked him, that he might hold his peace; but he cried a great deal the more: Son of David, have mercy on me.

49 And Jesus, standing still, commanded him to be called. And they call the blind man, saying to him: Be of better comfort: arise, he calleth thee.

50 Who casting off his garment leaped up, and came to him.

51 And Jesus answering, said to him: What wilt thou that I should do to thee? And the blind man said to him: Rabboni, that I may see.

52 And Jesus saith to him: Go thy way, thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he saw, and followed him in the way.

The works of God are vast, faithful, and filled with glory. By his word the heavens were made; nothing is hidden from his wisdom, and the earth itself is full of his mercy. Yet the Gospel brings this majestic Creator close to one person sitting by the road: Bartimaeus, blind and dependent, calling out to Jesus, “Son of David, have mercy on me.” His cry is not silenced by the crowd. He trusts that Jesus can bring light where he cannot see.

When Jesus calls him, Bartimaeus leaves behind his garment and comes at once. Asked what he wants, he speaks plainly: “Rabboni, that I may see.” His faith receives healing, but the story does not end there. Once his eyes are opened, he follows Jesus along the way. Christ, the light of the world, does more than solve an immediate need; he gives a new direction. We can bring our blindness, confusion, and need for mercy honestly to him. His word still creates, restores, and leads. The grace we receive becomes a reason to walk after him with clearer vision and a grateful heart.

Lord Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me. Open my eyes to your presence, your works, and the traces of your wisdom in creation and in my life. Free me from whatever keeps me sitting at a distance when you call. Give me the courage of Bartimaeus to speak honestly about my need and the faith to rise and come to you. Let your word correct my vision, strengthen my steps, and teach me to follow you with gratitude. May the light you give me lead me to recognize your mercy and praise your glory. Amen.