Jesus is the Light who shows many things

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Lenten Season  : Fourth Week: Sunday*

*Gospel : Jn 3:14-21*

*First Reading : 2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23*

*SECOND READING -Eph 2:4-10*

*Jesus is the Light who shows many things*

*1) Jesus is the Light*

In the Gospel of John we see Jesus as light 

Jesus says *“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”* John 8:12

Light always shines in the darkness

Light shows the way 

Light brightens the life, brings happiness, joy, and creativity

*2) Jesus is the Light who shows Heavenly Father*

Jesus is the light. In this light we see many things 

First of all, in and through Jesus we see Heavenly Father

That's why Jesus says, whoever has seen me, He/she has seen Father

*Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father* John 14:9

*3) Jesus is the Light who shows what is love*

Jesus is Love and as light, Jesus  Shows what is real Love 

Real love is unconditional. 

Real love is sacrificial

Real love is forgiving

Real love is seen in service

All these things are visible, in Jesus who is light 

*4) Jesus is the Light who shows the Forgiveness*

Jesus who is light, who shows what is real forgiveness

During the public ministry Jesus forgave the adulterous woman, Mary Magdalene, and many others

In the Cross, Jesus forgave the thief, and gave eternal life 

From the cross Jesus showed how to forgive ones enemies

Jesus means forgiveness, which is clearly seen 

*5) Jesus is the Light who shows the sacrifice*

In and through Jesus, sacrifice is clearly seen

Jesus means sacrifice, which is clearly seen in the Cross

Jesus the Light shows what is real sacrifice 

*6) Jesus is the Light who shows what is Humility*

Humility is another name of Jesus 

Jesus the light shows what is real humility

He humbled himself, till the end on the Cross

*7) Jesus is the light who shows the Service*

Jesus is known for service. 

By washing the feet of the disciples, Jesus showed what is real service

Jesus the light shows the importance of service, which is the integral part of Christian Spirituality

*8) Am I able to see?*

Jesus the Light shines all the time, who shows many things 

But the question is am I able to see the various important things in the life of Jesus 

Is the light of Jesus sines in my life? 

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*