Burning Lamps

 John 5: 33-36

Our Mission

³³ “You have sent to John and he has testified to the truth. ³⁴ Not that I accept human testimony; but I mention it that you may be saved. ³⁵ John was a lamp that burned and gave light, and you chose for a time to enjoy his light.

³⁶ “I have testimony weightier than that of John. For the works that the Father has given me to finish—the very works that I am doing—testify that the Father has sent me.

John the Baptist prepared the way for Jesus; he was a bright light shining in the darkness of the time.  Jesus, even more so, was the Light of Light and forever sheds light to those of us who walk in darkness. And we too, as best we can are called to be lights today in this world of war, darkness, violence and immorality.  We are called to negate, as best we can, all this negativity and reflect the goodness and light that Jesus provides. May we pray for the courage and zeal of John the Baptist and the many other saints who followed him as lights shining in the darkness.

Bro. Rene

Merciful God, as these days of Advent draw us more deeply into the mystery of your love, prepare our hearts to receive the gift of your Son, who is our light and our salvation. Grant us your peace. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

 Rev. Robert Loughery, C.S.C.