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Pastor's Podcast Corner, by Reverend Michael J Hurley, OP. The Fourth Sunday of Lent, the Blind Man, March 15, 2026

Podcast: St. Dominic's Weekly
Published: Mar 16, 2026
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Summary

Reflecting on the Gospel of John's healing of the man born blind, this episode explores how Lent invites us to move from physical sight to spiritual clarity. Father Michael uses the 'stop, look, and listen' framework to demonstrate how grace transforms our perception of suffering and identity.

Topics

Lent
Gospel of John
Spiritual Blindness
Laetare Sunday
Faith
Christianity
Healing
Scripture Reflection

Highlights

Main idea: True spiritual sight grows organically from humility and the recognition of one's own need for healing
Practical takeaway: Use the Lenten practice of 'stopping' to interrupt daily inertia and notice the needs of others
Failure mode: Certainty can become a form of blindness, as seen in the Pharisees who prioritized dogma over the miracle
Main idea: God does not begin with blame or the assignment of guilt, but with mercy and the intention to reveal His works
Practical takeaway: Practice 'listening' by allowing the Gospel to challenge your existing assumptions and prejudices

Chapters

1:00 The Miracle of the Clay: An examination of the physical act of healing and the immediate reaction of the community to the man's restored sight.
2:00 Division and Dispute: The tension between the Pharisees and the community regarding the Sabbath and the legitimacy of the miracle.
3:00 The Cost of Testimony: How the man's parents faced social consequences and the pressure placed on the healed man to denounce Jesus.
4:00 The Progression of Faith: Tracing the man's journey from identifying Jesus as a man, to a prophet, and finally to Lord.
5:00 The Danger of Self-Perceived Sight: Jesus' warning to those who claim to see but remain trapped in their own sin and certainty.
6:00 The Strategy of Lent: Stop: Applying the 'stop, look, listen' method to interrupt the habit of assigning blame and noticing the marginalized.
8:00 The Strategy of Lent: Look and Listen: Moving beyond superficial observation to deep spiritual listening and the recognition of God's ongoing work.