Being Light in the World

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Easter Season: Fourth Week : Wednesday*

*Gospel : Jn 12:44-50*

*First Reading : Acts 12:24-13:5a*

*Being Light in the World*

*1) I came into the world as light*

In today's Gospel Jesus says that, *I came into the World as Light*

Jesus also says that *I am the light of the World*

These is a close connection between Jesus and Light

We can say, Light is the another name of Jesus 

Jesus being the light, brightens the entire World and the life of every one 

*2) We have been sent as a light into the world*

Since we are the followers of Jesus, we too are sent in to this world as Light 

So our life should be like a burning light, which should shine in this World

That's why Jesus says, *You are the light of the World*

As lights our works should, should always shine before the World 

*3) Today, World needs light* 

The present world needs light at every level 

There is lot of darkness in the World

 

The darkness of pride

The darkness of greed for power 

The darkness of anger 

The darkness of greed for authority

The darkness of jealousy

The darkness of greed for pleasure

The darkness of selfishness

The darkness of enemity 

The darkness of all evil things 

In this context we need the light to destroy this darkness

*4) Christian spirituality consists in becoming light to others*

One of the main missions of the followers of Jesus, is to become the light to others 

Becoming light means carrying out the mission of Jesus 

Becoming light means living the Gospel values and inspiring others to live the values 

Becoming light means, forgiving, loving, praying, serving, scarifying, and bearing witness to Christ

*5) Is my life a shining light?*

This is a great challenge

If our life is like a light, it will shine always

A shining lamp can't be hidden. It always shines and gives light to others 

If so, how about my life? 

Is my life a burning light?

Is my life shows the way to others? 

What can I do to become my life as light?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*