The day after Epiphany with its shining star, Wisemen and gifts, we shift to the stark reality of "Life After Epiphany", an episode in the life of the Infant, now in his adulthood, when his cousin John is in prison and he begins his task of preaching and healing, of being the Light in the darkness of our world of sin sickness and pain. An abrupt turn, but the reason why the Son of God took on our human nature.
While we might be tired from the holidays, or fighting a cold or the flu, today's Gospel (Mt 4: 12-17, 23-25) reminds us that we too have a mission to bring light to others, to give hope, to teach and heal by our love. It's an on-going task that needs to be done, no matter how we feel. Our Advent and Christmas reflections were geared to help us come into closer contact with Jesus, to tighten the bonds of love and service, to follow in his footsteps and be his voice and helping hands in our circles. He is our Light, he is our strength, he enables us be the continuation of his Light. What we have received, may we not hesitate to give.
Bro .Rene
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