A Light for Revelation

Jesus is the light. Light illuminates; light reveals; light purifies; light contrasts with darkness; it symbolizes truth and knowledge and wisdom; it is associated with happiness and optimism. And so if Jesus is the light, then we can ponder all the layers of meaning of light and what it means for Jesus to be our light. We can ponder them for hours or even a lifetime and still discover new insights that enrich our spiritual lives.

During this coming year let us pray continually for our brothers and sisters in faith, around the world and in our own communities. Let our reaching out be an active worship, and should we find it painful, let us reach out joyfully, testifying to the Light.

Christ's coming to us is a spiritual blessing so great that the only appropriate response is to mourn our sins and ask to be reborn into holy and blameless lives. Let us make repentance and renewal in this new year

our resolution and theme.

Here Is Some Wisdom Light From Others

Make it a practice to judge person and things in the most favorable light at all times, in all circumstances. St. Vincent de Paul

He who carries God in his heart bears heaven with him wherever he goes. St. Ignatius of Loyola

Christianity can be condensed into four words: Admit, Submit, Commit and Transmit.

Samuel Wilberforce

For a small reward, a man will hurry away on a long journey; while for eternal life, many will hardly take a single step. Thomas a Kempis

Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.

St. Peter Julian Eymard

Conquer your foe by force, you increase his enmity; conquer by love, and you will reap no after-sorrow.

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Man improves himself as he follows his path; if he stands still, waiting to improve before he makes a decision, he'll never move. Paulo Coelho

We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

It has been my experience that folks who have no vices have very few virtues. Abraham Lincoln

Prayer:

Precious Lord, I want to obey your word, your will, and your example. I want to obey you to honor you, to love you, and to know you. So please, help me come to know you better this year as I walk more closely in your steps. Help me to know what it means to live your life in my world. Amen.

Shalom