Monday of the 24th week Year C. Ezra 1:1-6; Luke 8:16-18

Jesus in today’s Gospel tells us that no one lights the lamp to place it in a bushel. In the entire Scriptures, the light symbolizes the divine presence, divine guidance, life truth and righteousness. Jesus identifies himself as the “Light of the World” (John 9:12) and whoever follows him has eternal life. Jesus is the one who has delivered us from darkness to his wonderful light and now has made us children of light and the light of the world. Because we are illuminated by Christ, we are equally invited to openly share Christ’s light with others through actions and lifestyle. Being the light should involve allowing God’s goodness to shine as a testimony for others. How we receive and act upon God’s word and grace matters for those who see us!

Fr. Georges sac