+ We have interesting readings today. In
effect, they are about “radiating the light and love of Christ” which is in us
due to our baptisms. When the waters are poured and the words are said, we are
incorporated really and truly in CHRIST WHO IS LIGHT OF THE WORLD.
And already we are presented
with two options, at least. 1) to allow this Guiding Light and Star to shine
only in our own private rooms, our own private affairs, our own private lives –
so that we can see our way and find our way to heaven. 2) to feel an inward
compulsion to shine the light in the open, in public so that not only we can
see our way, but we can help others find their way by their blessed and holy
interactions with us.
Jesus encourages us in the
gospel ready to do the second: in fact, the only real “switch” for the light in
its fulness is the human interchange that comes with actually being present to
others, involved in their lives as a true helper, and thus authentic and
genuine emissaries and disciples of Christ. “The light must be put on a
lampstand, so that all in the house can see by its glow!”
Even our first reading today
from the Letter to the Hebrews directs us to the same end: don’t absent
yourself from the assembly, don’t absent yourself from the “marketplace”, don’t
hide in your house surfing the internet, and/or playing video games. There are
people in your day today who are depending on you to be their to brighten their
day and lighten their load: Strengthened by the Eucharistic Meal and continual
prayer and awareness in the present moment that God is there with you and in
you, and is the battery power for the LIGHT that you are: keep recharging with
the lightning cable of direct consciousness of the glory of all this dynamic
that is ours as being human, being chosen, being sent by the WORD himself.
We are all searching for and
seeking the “face of God” the Light of His Glory: be that face for another,
many others, this day! Amen.
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