Springtime is fast approaching in the Northern Hemisphere. The daylight hours continue to lengthen in a slow but steady procession that heralds the sure arrival of new life. It is fitting then that we should hear an invitation today to emerge from darkness and rejoice in new light.
There are many darknesses and blindnesses in our world. Even in a society where we have everything we could possibly want for, many around us are still suffering and wanting for much. Are we blind to this desire? Does our blindness show itself in our lack of ability or desire at times to make a difference?
Perhaps this week, we should dare to make a difference among the members of our families, or among the people we work with. Perhaps we can make a difference in the life of a friend, or perhaps we can reach out to uncharted territory and find a total stranger who asks for our help. In small and not so small ways, there are untold numbers of ways that we can bring light to our world, one person at a time.
As always, the text of my homily for this week is available on our parish website, and the podcast of this homily is also posted for those who prefer to listen to a live version. Dare to enlighten someone's life this week ... Jesus asks us all to do the same.
There are many darknesses and blindnesses in our world. Even in a society where we have everything we could possibly want for, many around us are still suffering and wanting for much. Are we blind to this desire? Does our blindness show itself in our lack of ability or desire at times to make a difference?
Perhaps this week, we should dare to make a difference among the members of our families, or among the people we work with. Perhaps we can make a difference in the life of a friend, or perhaps we can reach out to uncharted territory and find a total stranger who asks for our help. In small and not so small ways, there are untold numbers of ways that we can bring light to our world, one person at a time.
As always, the text of my homily for this week is available on our parish website, and the podcast of this homily is also posted for those who prefer to listen to a live version. Dare to enlighten someone's life this week ... Jesus asks us all to do the same.
(Photo by Andy Stevens, Wawa, ON)
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