See the Light
Jesus spoke to them again, saying,
“I am the light of the world.
Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness,
but will have the light of life.”
Light is the giver of life, both literally and spiritually. We know without sunlight, all of God’s creatures cannot thrive and eventually will not survive. The same is true for us – without the Lord we cannot thrive and grow. It is our relationship with the Lord that brings us strength, hope and life.
We can turn to Him in faith for courage, especially in the darkest and most difficult of days. The first reading shows how Susanna, facing the certainty of an unfair death, still turned away from the darkness of evil and to Heaven for hope and survival delivered by the words of Daniel. “Through tears she looked up to heaven, for she trusted in the Lord wholeheartedly.” Trusting in God means believing even when we cannot see how He will be there for us.
How do you stand up for someone or something in the face of others who contradict what you believe?
How has the Lord come to you when you were hopeless?
What stops you from completely trusting He will be there for you?
Daylight savings time started yesterday bringing us another hour of daylight for the next six months. Spring starts in six short days on Sunday, March 20. We are entering the season adding a few additional minutes of light each day as we approach the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year.
Consider making those few extra minutes each day as time with God –
praying, listening and being with Him.
The Light of the World by William Holden Hunt was first painted in 1853. Notice the sole source of light in the painting comes from the lantern carried by Jesus. A closer look at the lantern reveals a pattern of stars and symbols of Judaism and Islam, symbolizing Christians’ belief that Jesus is the Light for all people.
Lori Doyle
Parish Pastoral Council; Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
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