5TH MONDAY HOMILY IN LENT: YEAR A
HOMILY THEME: WALKING IN THE LIGHT
BY: Fr. Isaac Awe
Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62; John 8:1-11
Do we walk confidently in the light of God’s truth and love?
Do we know what it’s like to be in total darkness, confused, disoriented, not knowing where to turn for help? When the Israelites wandered in the desert for forty years, confused and disoriented, and wishing they were back in their familiar huts at Egypt, God made his presence known to them through a pillar of fire at night and a cloud by day. This light not only brought them assurance of safety and care, but it literally guided them through a trackless wasteland. Around the time of the Feast of Tabernacles, also known as the Festival of Lights, Jesus proclaims that he is the “light of the world”. This statement must have made a striking impression on the Jews who had gathered in Jerusalem for the occasion. In so many words, Jesus says he is the one, true light which no one can extinguish or diminish ( John 1:4-5). He is light not only for God’s chosen people Israel, but for all people and nations as well.
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His light both exposes the darkness of sin in us, which is hidden from others, and heals our sinful infirmities as well. Jesus’ light also produces abundant life and fruit in us. Just as natural life depends on light (without it nothing could live or grow), so the light of heaven produces spiritual life in those who receive it. The light which Jesus gives enables us to walk freely and confidently without stumbling in the darkness of sin and disbelief. His light warms our heart to the truth of God’s love and it opens our vision to the reality of God’s kingdom.
PRAYER: O gracious and Holy Father, give us wisdom to perceive you, diligence to seek you, patience to wait for you, eyes to behold you, a heart to meditate upon you, and a life to proclaim you; through the power of the Spirit of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen(Prayer of Saint Benedict)
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