That those who enter may see the light
Published Sep 19, 2022 12:05 am
REFLECTIONS TODAY
Luke, who addresses his Gospel mostly to Gentile believers, pictures a Hellenistic house with an entrance from which the light would shine on those entering. In Matthew, the lamp gives light rather to all who are in the house (5:15). In either case, the application is clear: a lamp is meant to shed light, not to be hidden or covered. The disciples who have received the word of God as the “light for their path” (cf Ps 119:105) should open themselves to receptivity to this word; they cannot just stop at receiving the word. They are bound to share the light of the word to others. They must proclaim what they have heard, especially to the Gentiles who are “entering” the Kingdom.
We know that instruments, gadgets, and clothing that are not used get easily destroyed. In matters of religion, faith that is not professed, lived, and proclaimed to others turns empty and dwindles constantly. How do you keep your faith fit and ready?
First Reading • Prv 3:27-34
Refuse no one the good on which he has a claim when it is in your power to do it for him. Say not to your neighbor, “Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give,” when you can give at once.
Plot no evil against your neighbor, against one who lives at peace with you. Quarrel not with a man without cause, with one who has done you no harm.
Envy not the lawless man and choose none of his ways: To the Lord the perverse one is an abomination, but with the upright is his friendship.
The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, but the dwelling of the just he blesses; When dealing with the arrogant, he is stern,/ but to the humble he shows kindness.
Gospel • Lk 8:16-18
Jesus said to the crowd: “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light. For there is nothing hidden that will not become visible, and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light. Take care, then, how you hear. To anyone who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he seems to have will be taken away.”
Source: “365 Days with the Lord 2022,” St. Pauls, 7708 St. Paul Rd., SAV, Makati City (Phils.); Tel.: 632-895-9701; Fax 632-895-7328; E-mail: [email protected]; Website: http://www.stpauls.ph.
Luke, who addresses his Gospel mostly to Gentile believers, pictures a Hellenistic house with an entrance from which the light would shine on those entering. In Matthew, the lamp gives light rather to all who are in the house (5:15). In either case, the application is clear: a lamp is meant to shed light, not to be hidden or covered. The disciples who have received the word of God as the “light for their path” (cf Ps 119:105) should open themselves to receptivity to this word; they cannot just stop at receiving the word. They are bound to share the light of the word to others. They must proclaim what they have heard, especially to the Gentiles who are “entering” the Kingdom.
We know that instruments, gadgets, and clothing that are not used get easily destroyed. In matters of religion, faith that is not professed, lived, and proclaimed to others turns empty and dwindles constantly. How do you keep your faith fit and ready?
First Reading • Prv 3:27-34
Refuse no one the good on which he has a claim when it is in your power to do it for him. Say not to your neighbor, “Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give,” when you can give at once.
Plot no evil against your neighbor, against one who lives at peace with you. Quarrel not with a man without cause, with one who has done you no harm.
Envy not the lawless man and choose none of his ways: To the Lord the perverse one is an abomination, but with the upright is his friendship.
The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, but the dwelling of the just he blesses; When dealing with the arrogant, he is stern,/ but to the humble he shows kindness.
Gospel • Lk 8:16-18
Jesus said to the crowd: “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light. For there is nothing hidden that will not become visible, and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light. Take care, then, how you hear. To anyone who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he seems to have will be taken away.”
Source: “365 Days with the Lord 2022,” St. Pauls, 7708 St. Paul Rd., SAV, Makati City (Phils.); Tel.: 632-895-9701; Fax 632-895-7328; E-mail: [email protected]; Website: http://www.stpauls.ph.