As a deacon, I make my living outside the church.  I have been in the eyeglass business for most of my career, and for the past 14 years I have been in the LASIK business.  It’s a thrill to see someones life transformed by new vision without glasses or contact lenses. So when I look at this gospel today I can’t help but wonder how excited Bartimaeus must have been when he saw the world for the first time. But as great as the gift of sight was for Bartimaeus, he received something far greater than physical sight.  Bartimaeus received spiritual sight.  Spiritual sight is what God offers to us today.    4 Things you can do to improve your spiritual vision  Ask God for wisdom.  In fact beg God as Bartimaeus did. Carve out time in your day to pray. Put on the armor of Christ every day.  Examine what you are setting before your eyes And use the Sacraments especially Reconciliation and Holy Communion.