The Seventh Day in the Octave of Christmas

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came to be through him, and without him nothing came to be. What came to be through him was life, and this life was the light of the human race; the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

We have life because of the gracious gift of the Holy Trinity. The Father gave us breath of life, the Son gave us the light of truth, and the Holy Spirit gives us inspirations that lead to holiness. When the Word of God became flesh, he sanctified our lives through his own life and redeemed us from death through his own death. He came down from heaven to dwell with us and show us the way, the truth, and the life we are all called to follow. Moreover, he gave us the light of his gospel and the sacraments of the Church to guide us along the narrow path to salvation. He has not abandoned us to darkness, but rather given us a bright light to lead us where we are called to go.

Do we thank God every day for the gift of our lives? Do we give him honor and glory for the graces he has offered us as we walk His Way, seek His Truth, and live His Life? Do we trust that the light of faith, hope, and love will guide us where we need to be?

O Lord, your light shines in the darkness, and the darkness will never overcome it.

Amen.