2 Samuel 7:18-19,24-29
Psalm 131(132):1-5,11-14
Mark 4:21-25
What message do you have to share from God’s light today?
In today’s gospel, Jesus warns against hiding a lit lamp under a bushel, basket, bed, cellar, or secret place (hiding it under the bed seems especially dangerous). Mark 4:21; Matthew 5:15; Luke 8:16; Luke 11:33. Today’s reading from Mark suggests we should place our lamp so it illuminates all around us. We must let Christ’s light shine in our lives, guiding us with wisdom, peace, and hope.
Those who stay in darkness have nothing but more darkness, unable to see hope. Choosing to remain away from God, who is light, keeps us buried in sin, but God tries to reveal our faults to bring us into His light. The decision to accept or reject this is ours.
Studying God’s word—not just to memorize but to gain His infinite wisdom—helps us understand how to live by biblical stories of good people. This exposes us to a bright light that cannot be extinguished, illuminating others around us.
We should pray for the Pope and religious leaders, and for the sharing of our rich and divine faith. God calls us to shine, sharing messages of faith, hope, and love.
Fr Joseph Osho