We have been called to testify to the Light

Gospel Thoughts

*Christmas Season : C Cycle*

*GOSPEL -  Jn 1:1-18*

*First Reading : 1 Jn 2:18-21*

*We have been called to testify to the Light*

*1) Light was the First Creation of God*

Book of Genesis shows us that, the light is the First creation of God

*Let there be Light* are the First words of God. 

Since Light is the creation of God, it is something Good and beautiful. 

Light always attracts, light always changes the mood and light always fills us with happiness and Joy 

*2) Jesus is the New Light*

With the Birth of Jesus, the New Sun has dawn in the human history. 

The Birth of Jesus is equal to light, which brightens the entire world and and our life 

*The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.* Is 9:2. These same words have been quoted by Matthew in 4:16 to show that Jesus is the new Light 

*3) John was sent to, testify to this light*

The Gospel of the Day speaks about testimony of John. He bear testimony to the Light. 

To show that the life is the Light of Human race 

To show that light shines in the darkness 

To show that darkness can't defeat the Light 

To show that the True light, which is Jesus Himself, enlightens everyone

To show that this light has already come into this world and one who accept this light, given the privilege of becoming the Children of God. 

*4) The Aspect of the testimony of John and the Light*

John testified to the light of Humility

John testified to the light of simplicity

John testified to the light of penance

John testified to the light of truth

John testified to the light of Justice

John testified to the light of Courage

John testified to the light of Martyrdom

John's life involves totally testifying to the light in various ways

*5) Am I testifying the light or darkness?*

There is no doubt that we have have called to testify to the light 

Jesus calls as *You are the Light of the World*. So our life should become the life of Light and not of darkness. 

We need to testify to the light of love, light of sacrifice, light if humility, light of forgiveness, light of simplicity, light of truth, light of justice, light of service, light of sharing etc. 

We must be careful about the darkness of pride, darkness of selfishness, revenge, anger, arrogance, jealousy, gossip, etc. 

*Is my life a light or darkness?*

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*