Daily Retreat 12/05/08

2008 Dec 5 Fri: Advent Weekday
Is 29:17-24/ Ps 26(27):1. 4. 13-14/ Mt 9:27-31

From today’s readings:  “And out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see...  The Lord is my light and my salvation....  Then He touched their eyes and said, “Let it be done for you according to your faith.” And their eyes were opened....”

The Lord is my light and my salvation

As the nights grow longer and the light grows scarcer, the reminder comes clearly to us:  The Lord is my light and my salvation!  The “Lord as Light” is one of the most vivid metaphors utilized in Advent and Christmas scripture and liturgy to describe the coming of the Lord and the difference that is meant to be in our lives - the end of the darkness of sin and error.

Perhaps a power outage has recently reminded you of your dependence on your household lights.  That image sparks a comparison: how dark would life be without the light of Christ?  
His light illumines our life with
    His presence when we’re lonely,
    His joy when we’re gloomy,
    His hope when we’re despairing,
    His forgiveness when we’re erring,
    His comfort when we’re ailing,
    and His love when we’re failing!