The Conception of Saint Anna when she conceived the Most Holy Mother of God
Nativity Fast. A day when the faithful are highly encouraged to participate in the Divine Liturgy.
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Galatians 4:22-31; Luke 8:16-21
Today’s Gospel presents the parable of the lamp which, placed on a lampstand, gives light to all. Light obviously isn’t for itself; rather, we see things by it. It illuminates things upon which it shines.
We are light by which people around us come to see what is worth seeing. By the very quality and integrity of our lives, we shed light, illumining what is beautiful and revealing what is ugly. The clear implication is that without vibrant Christians the world is a much worse place.
Once we make the decision to follow Jesus, become bearers of His light in this world, then every other claimant to supremacy must fall away. Only when we make Christ the cornerstone of our lives are we truly ready for this mission.