(Growing in Faith, Hope and Love by the LIGHT)
Today’s readings have the word “Light” in them. As we sit and listen with our heart, hear and take the word Light into your being. We will hear in the Gospel Acclamation, John 8:12: “I am the light of the World. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.” Who would not want this?
The Light dispels the darkness. Recall the times when our power goes off and we light our candles or lanterns, we feel immediate comfort. God is our comfort. God walks with us 24/7.
We believe as the people believed in Jesus’ time. When Jesus walked among them there were many miracles. Just this past week we heard of the woman who suffered with haemorrhage for many years, she exhausted her money as she sought out many doctors. When Jesus was walking with the crowd all around him, she inched her way to him and thought: If I just touch his cloak, I will be made well. Such faith she had, immediately the haemorrhage left her.
Those who walk in faith have seen a great light – we have heard this many times this year. We know Jesus and we are growing in faith, hope and love. Some of us can be like St. Kateri and say “Jesus, I love you”. We believe.
Since we know Jesus, we too carry that light in us, we become secure with God. Our hearts become open, more loving, and less judgemental, and we offer prayers freely.
We recall our loved ones who have since passed, how they walked with this light. How their deeds shone, as they put their light out there and did not hide it under a bushel basket. We felt God’s comfort in them, trusting in God for everything.
Allow God’s light to shine in you, and spread hope, love and joy. Brighten someone’s day.
Margaret Tish Manitowabi
