Whatever gifts we have been given, are not just for ourselves. That would be like hiding them under a bushel basket, as we read in today's Gospel from Mark (4:21-25).
A touching story on this morning's news describes a popular football player asking a handicapped classmate to their senior prom. What joy filled that girl's face; his face too was radiant with joy, for he saw that he had made a major impact on her and her rather restricted life. Whatever ridicule he risked never happened; rather his simple action inspired his whole school and millions of viewers who saw the story. That's letting the light shine!
We can all find something to do today, a word or encouragement, a promise of prayer, a phone call, and e-mail, that will let the light of Christ we have been given shine in the life of someone else.
Beginning tonight at our Marist Center in Esopus, NY, over 50 students will begin a Marist Youth Encounter Christ retreat, where college age students will share their faith, let their light shine to these high school students. You can be part of the light, by offering a prayer or sacrifice for us. Thank you.
Bro. Rene
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