The Catholic Church makes a big deal over “light”. I wonder why that is? In most Catholic Churches, light is used to influence our imagination through stained glass windows. In almost every Catholic Church there is a place where one can light a candle before a statue and say a prayer.
By Yemti Harry Ndienla
And last night, in every Catholic Church throughout the world without excerption, a big fire was lit and was blessed and a light from that fire was carried solemnly through the dark into the church building.
The Catholic Church for centuries has a long term love affair with “light”. And today we celebrate the reason why. We celebrate Jesus who is risen and not dead. He is the true light that brightens everything in our world. For too long the world existed in darkness, there was no true light. Everyone’s life was covered in the darkness of sin and despair. Then when Jesus came, the world knew for the very first time the true meaning of hope.
The Church makes a big deal about “light” because without it, there is no reason for us to live. Jesus is our light, our life and our hope.
He is among us today and He is risen and for that reason we celebrate today joyfully. Don’t forget to light a candle in church or at home. After all, there is no reason why you should live in darkness, now that Jesus is risen!
For your reflection:
What’s new in your life?
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