I am the light of the world

Gospel Thoughts

*Lenten Season : C Cycle : 5th Week - Monday*

*GOSPEL -  Jn 8:12-20*

*FIRST READING - Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62*

*I am the light of the world*

*1) Jesus is the Light of the World*

Wherever Jesus is present, there the Light is present. 

It is Jesus who says, that He is the Light of the World 

Light is something which is very attractive, creative, appealing, fulfilling, happiness and joy. 

All wish to remain in Light and not in darkness 

*2) Various Forms of Jesus' Light*

Jesus becomes light in our day today life in the Following way or thses are the various forms of Jesus' light 

*A) Word of God*  Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path. Ps  119:105. So through His Words Jesus becomes light in our day to day life. 

So Sacred Scripture is the Light of my life 

*B) Love* The unconditional Love, which is shown on the Cross is the another form of Jesus' Light. 

Love always brings light and it can't bring darkness in ones life 

*C) Forgiveness*

Jesus' Forgiveness is the another powerful form of Jesus' Light. This is because forgiveness and reconciliation always bring light and not darkness 

*D) Sacrifice* The sacrifice which Jesus showed on the Cross, by offering His life for the entire World is the another form of Jesus' light. Sacrifice always brightens our life and it never takes to the darkness 

*E) Service* Service is at the centre of Christian Spirituality. So Service is one of the Best forms of Jesus' light. Through the Service,  Jesus' light has been given to the millions and millions of people in the History 

*F) Prayer*

Jesus prayed all the time and He commanded us to pray at all times. 

Therefore, prayer is one of the Forms of Jesus' light 

*G) Other Possible froms of Jesus' Light*

Humility

Hardwork

Sincerity

Appreciation

Unity 

*3) Is my Life a light or Darkness*

What powers or qualities hidden in my life to reflect about light and darkness. 

All of us are called upon to become the light and not darkness 

By following the above, kingdom values we become light to our life and also to others life 

All the evil things in our life, make our life equal to darkness. Pride, gossip, arrogance, anger, jealousy, division, and other bad habits fill our life into darkness

*Do I want to become light or Darkness to others?*

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*