In our Christmas scripture readings, we hear John the
Evangelist proclaim that “The true light, which enlightens everyone, was coming
into the world.” Indeed, Christ the light infuses not just everyone but
everything, as demonstrated in the lights from our Christmas creche that dance
in the pitcher of wine on our altar table. The light of Christ brings life
through the melding of Jesus’ incarnation and surrender to death, leading to the
resurrection in which we all share.
With the feast of Epiphany approaching, we are invited to
open our eyes to God’s light wherever it appears, even in the most unusual of
places—for example, a glint on the bumper of a car, the silver hairs we see in
the mirror, a golden thread unraveling from the edge of a towel. The light has
come into the world. It is now up to us to develop the insight to recognize it and respond to this gift with joy and
gratitude.
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