Meditation Minute

My Dearest Brothers and Sisters in Christ:

“No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lamp stand so that those who enter may see the light.”

Gospel Reading: Luke 8:16-18

Jesus said to the crowd: “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lamp stand so that those who enter may see the light. For there is nothing hidden that will not become visible, and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light. Take care, then, how you hear. To anyone who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he seems to have will be taken away.”

In today’s Gospel, we hear the story about the parable of the lamp. In the days of Jesus, lamps were the only means to see in the darkness. If you needed to work at night, you would need a lamp to get around. God gives each of us many graces and gifts which help define who we are. These graces help light up the darkness not only in our own lives but in those around us. Our lamp helps us reveal who we are. Do you allow you gifts and talents to be revealed to others? Jesus tells us, “For there is nothing hidden that will not become visible, and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light.” These truths that we have about us will someday be revealed no matter how much we try to hide them. God is all knowing and knows what we try to hide. You cannot keep anything away from him. This not only includes the gifts which we have been given, but also the sins which darkens your soul. You should use the light of God to illuminate and reveal those things which prevent you from journeying to God. Do not cover up the light, but let it shine bright for others to see. Your light is a gift, reveal it to others so that those who enter may see the light.

A Simple Prayer

Lord, you are the Light of World.

Fill my heart and my soul with the wisdom and truth of the light.

May your light guide eliminate the darkness in my life,

And lead me to the Kingdom of Heaven.

Yours in Christ

Michael Marcon