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Good morning, Kristin,
I find myself drawn to last Sunday’s Gospel from Mark, the story of Bartimaeus, the blind man. In reflecting on this passage, I imagine myself in various roles—sometimes as Bartimaeus, at other times as someone in the crowd, and occasionally trying to hear Bartimaeus as Jesus did.
No matter whom I embody, I am always struck by Jesus’ question: “What do you want me to do for you?” I often answer it, but I don’t always ask it in return. The answer, when I do, is rarely as clear as I’d like. I believe our Catholic schools create a space that helps each of us, including our staff and students, listen more deeply to this question and its answers. In this community, we’re invited to be both learners and teachers, discovering how we might respond to each other's needs with the same compassion Jesus shows Bartimaeus. It’s a place where our faith calls us to be attentive to the questions and answers that guide us toward God’s purpose for each of us.
With gratitude,
NICHOLAS FORD | Superintendent
Office for Catholic Schools | Archdiocese of Seattle
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