THE LIGHT OF CHRIST

Yesterday we celebrated Epiphany. So many of the readings during Christmas and for Epiphany had to do with light and darkness. I was especially struck by the Prologue of John's Gospel where it says that the darkness will not overcome the light.

Sometimes we can get so bogged down or depressed by circumstances in our lives that we forget that Christ's light is there if we look for it. Christ is the light that shines in the darkness. In keeping watch and open to receive the light of Christ we can be filled with and recognize the graces that God is giving us.

Once we recognize the light of Christ in us, we can then be strong enough and radiate that light to others. We can bring Christ's light to those who are walking in darkness. We can help Christ bring abundant joy and lift others burdens.

Imagine yourself filled with light and surrounded with light and see what happens.