GOSPEL THOUGHTS
*Ordinary Season : 25th Week : Monday*
*Gospel : Luke 8:16-18*
*First Reading : Ez 1:1-6*
*Jesus is the Light/Lamp and I am the Lamp Stand*
*1) Jesus is the Light*
In John's Gospel Jesus says *I am the light of the World* John 8:12
Jesus really is the light of the World and he lit that light in this world to dispel the darkness
This is not the ordinary light, but it is a divine, heavenly light, light which gives us a new hope
*2) We are the Lampstands*
Jesus is the light, which needs a lampstand to keep this light. So that it can be seen by all
Like light/Lamp, Lampstand is also very important to make the light of the lamp to spread around
Lamp with the Lampstand can become very effective in providing the necessary light to those who are around
*3) The Speciality of Jesus' Light*
The Light of Jesus comprises many things
The light of forgiveness
The light of sacrifice
The light of humility
The light of Truth
The light of love
The light of concern
The light of service
The light of sincerity
The light of commitment
The light of hope
The light of faith
The light of prayer
The light of mercy
This is the speciality of the light of Jesus
*4) We are walking Lampstands*
Walking Lampstands have a special significance
Walking Lampstands are supposed to take the light of Jesus from one place to the another place
In this context we need to take the light of Jesus to the ends of the world, so that the entire world may see the light of Jesus
Jesus has commanded to every follower to go into the world and make this light be lit in every corner of the World
*5) Am I carrying the Light of Jesus?*
As a follower of Jesus what type of light I have in my life?
Is it light or darkness that rules my life?
The light of Gospel values will brighten my life as well as the lives of others
The darkness will make our life dark and miserable
Am I following the light or darkness?
Am I ready to become the lamp stand to brighten the light of Jesus in and through my life?
*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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