GOSPEL THOUGHTS
*Christmas Season : 31st December*
*Gospel : Jn 1:1-18*
*First Reading : 1 Jn 2:18-21*
*Christ is the True Light who Enlightens every one*
*1) Christ is the True Light*
The Gospel of the day affirms that Jesus is the true light who enlightens everyone
Light is always something which attracts others
Light has the power to change the situations, emotions and feelings
Light always has a positive tone and never has a negative tone
*2) Christ is the True light*
Since Christ is the true light, the life of Jesus is the reflection of the light itself
So Light means Jesus and Jesus means light. Therefore Jesus says, *I am the true light*
So we are called upon to follow this light and make our life as bright as possible
*3) A light which enlightens everyone's light*
There is no doubt that light always creates more light and it brightens the whole area
So it is very important to note that the Light of Jesus brightens everyones life and makes it beautiful and meaningful
*4) The Light of Christ*
The Gospel is not only speaking of the physical light, but it speaks also the other forms of light.
The light of forgiveness
The light of love
The light if sacrifice
The light if humility
The light of simplicity
The light of service
The light of happiness
The light of consolation
The light of generosity
The light of truth
The light of justice
The light of hardwork
So Jesus' light enlightens all these qualities in our life which makes our life beautiful
*5) Has Jesus' light enlightened my light?*
Have a allowed the light of my life to be enlightened by Jesus' light?
Has the light of Christ, which I received in Baptism still burns or has gone off?
Do I desire light or darkness?
Is my life controlled by light or darkness? The darkness of pride, arrogance, anger, jealousy, selfishness, greed etc?
*Think about it*
*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*
*Fr Maxim DSouza*
*Jeppu Seminary*
*Mangalore*
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