Meditation Minute

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

“I have come as light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.” In today’s Gospel reading (John 12:44-50), Jesus tells us, “If any one hears my sayings and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world.” Darkness envelopes the world through our sin and rejection of God. Jesus came into the world, not to condemn us for our sins but to lead us away from sin. He came to guide us to the narrow gate which leads to eternal life. Psalm 27 tells us, “The Lord is my light and my salvation.” It is through his message that we find God and we find eternal life. Christ, the light of the world, reveals the hidden truth. Through our faith in Christ, we can see God’s kingdom. Through our faith the kingdom of God is revealed to us today. Jesus makes it quite clear, “He who believes in me, believes not in me but in him who sent me and he who sees me sees him who sent me.” Light is a necessary part of life. Without it, there is no life. The light of Christ not only reveals what is hidden, it also enables us to grow and be nourished in the faith. Life would not exist without light. Everything would die and wither away. Through Christ, the living light shines upon us. If we do not seek the word of God, we chose to remain in the darkness. In the darkness, sin will consume us and we will become spiritually dead. The light of Christ is like being kept in a small dark room and them walking out into the glorious sunlight. When you enter the sunlight, you immediately feel the warmth of the sun and the sensation of joy overwhelms the body. You immediately feel a sense of freedom and you are instantly revitalized. This is the same feeling one experiences when they walk into the light of Christ.

A Simple Prayer

Lord God, Show me the light and the way.

I seek you in the darkness that surrounds me.

Give me hope and salvation as I find true glory in your words.

Yours in Christ

Michael Marcon