The Rosary in a Year (with Fr. Mark-Mary Ames) Day 52: My Eyes Have Seen Salvation (2026)
Feb 21, 2026
A reading of the Presentation in the Temple and Simeon’s canticle sets the scene. A moving story about a blind man who found sight through faith highlights inner transformation. Reflection on praying for Simeon-like vision and a guided Rosary prayer for the Presentation wrap up the episode.
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Presentation Frames Jesus As Salvation
- The Presentation highlights Mary and Joseph's faithful obedience to the law while introducing Simeon and Anna who recognize the Messiah.
- Simeon's canticle frames Jesus as salvation for Israel and a light to the Gentiles, revealing the mystery's wide significance.
Blind Devotion At The Shelter
- Fr. Mark-Mary recounts praying Compline nightly with a blind, devout man named Ray at St. Anthony's shelter.
- Ray later entered the Catholic Church, showing how encountering the Savior transformed his inner life despite external hardships.
Inner Change Alters Experience Of Suffering
- Meeting the Savior can change a person's interior life without altering external circumstances.
- That internal change reshapes how one experiences suffering and hope in this 'valley of tears.'