2nd Scrutiny

2nd Scrutiny - on the 4th Sunday of Lent

Focus: Jesus, is the light of the world, who allows us see things as they truly are. Without Jesus we walk in darkness and are spiritually blind.

Scripture: The Man Born Blind (John 9:1-41)

Guide for the 2nd Scrutiny

When: 4th Sunday of Lent

RCIA Book: 167-173

"Father of mercy, you led the man born blind to the kingdom of light through the gift of faith in your Son.

Free these elect from the false values that surround and blind them. Set them firmly in your truth, children of the light for ever." - RCIA, 171

Watch this after reading

"The Man Born Blind" (John 9:1-41)

Who/What is...

Rabbi - a teacher of scriptures

Pool of Siloam (which means Sent) - in Jerusalem where Jesus healed the blind man

Synagogue - a place for prayer and study of scripture. In the time of Jesus, this is open to all Jews where one (who is not a priest) can read the scripture to the assembly. This is different from the temple (where the Jews offered sacrifices).

Pool of Siloam

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