The Commons: Open My Eyes/Abre Mis Ojos – Jesse Manibusan

Jesse Manibusan shares the inspiring story behind his beloved signature song. Born from a simple Lectio Divina reflection on Scripture, "Open My Eyes" has blossomed into a multicultural favorite, including the bilingual English and Spanish version that is shared in this video.

Open my eyes, Lord.
Help me to see your face.
Open my eyes, Lord.
Help me to see.

And the first shall be last,
and our eyes are opened,
and we’ll hear like never before.
And we’ll speak in new ways
and see God’s face
in places we’ve never known.

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[ango]

I first heard this song in 2008 while attending mass at Santa Teresita Church...Guam.
The song brought so much hope to my heart. I needed some reassurance at that moment that everything was going to be okay. God felt so much closer.
Thank you for this song.

[marylouisewegman]

This is my favorite hymn. The depth of meaning is beautiful and Jesse Manibusan statement that you will only need the edge of you seat is so true.

[vernam.c.mendiola]

This song is so beautiful in any language. Si Yu'os Ma'ase Jesse Manibusan. 💜🙏🏾🇬🇺

[rubenpinon]

This has to be a favorite of mine and the choir I belong to ... Thanks Jesse for writing this amazing song !!!!

[ronaldeversole]

HELLO JESSE, I HAVE BEEN LISTENING TO YOUR SONG FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SO MANY WAYS I PRAY FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY YOU ARE SUCH A BLESSING TO US ALL, TO GOD BE THE GLORY

[RonaldEversole]

🙏hello Jesse, you are such a a blessing to us all and your music to all churches and parishes, you and your family are in my daily prayers, may the blessed mother intercede for you always♥️🙏

[cellisteunha]

Bless you Jesse Manibusan. I first heard this song in 2021 in St.Raymond catholic school.

[stevenshea]

Belen is wonderful. What a pleasant unexpected surprise. Thank You Jesse for bringing her to our attention!

[tinaplate]

Thinking this song would be so awesome for Lent. I'm thinking to add it for Ash Wednesday. Thank you for this beautiful song Jesse.

[emilyconley]

I can't wait to see Jesse Manibusan in concert at my church on Wednesday evening!

[mariequiroz]

Beautiful! Got the privilege of meeting Jesse. Such an inspiration to me and my choir. God bless you Jesse. Hope to see you again. Marie from Barstow California.

[lizetharenas]

This is amazing thank you Jesse and Chris and Belen. The song brought tears to my eyes. Pray many will continue to be bless by this beautiful song.

[kyleman]

Love Jesse! Remember seeing him back in my cyo days, many moons ago

[chaplainmattsanders]

Great stuff. Thanks brother Jesse! Matt, from Sacto here.

[chmick]

Thank you for Jesse for this work of art. Surely the spirit of Jesus comes through loud & clear in this song. Loud & clear.

[jqlyvfo]

Beautiful music and words about this wondrous God of ours.

[cindylopez]

Most beautiful song I've ever heard. God bless.

[yfpdzce]

Hermosas canciones Me gustarían que sus canciones las mostraran con la letra, para cantarlas en oración👏👏👏👏

[armindaarriaga]

Hola hermosas voces ..yo me gustaría cantar como la muchacha pero también en inglés como el muchacho .Diosito los bendiga 🙏🙏

[colettesvanoe]

I love this piece, and look forward to sharing it with my congregation. Thank you! Your voices and your spirits are so lovely!