Reflection for THURSDAY, Fifth Day Within Octave of Christmas.
By
Fr. Aloysius Santiago sdb
Director, Social Action Movement, Don Bosco Bidar
Today's Gospel Verses
Luke 2:38-39
Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.
Meditation on the Word of God
We would certainly like to have lights in places that are dark and that have nooks and corners, as well as places that do not have natural lighting.
The lights need not be bright; a soft warm light would be good enough for visibility as well as a sense of security.
Yes, lights need not be too bright or need to be like search-lights or flood-lights.
A soft warm light or even a candle-light is good enough to feel comfortable.
One of the symbols of Christmas is the light.
Jesus comes as the light to shine on the world so that people can find their way to God.
Jesus is the divine light that reveals the truth to us and helps us to walk the way of His commandments with love.
Jesus is also the light that opened the eyes of Simeon to see the salvation which God has prepared for all the nations to see.
In this Christmas season, Jesus shines His light on us, so that we will acknowledge ours sins and turn to Him for forgiveness.
Then we can live joyfully in His light and also be that little soft and warm light to lead others to God.
GOD BLESS YOU
Good noon. Have a nice day.