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Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Jesus is the True Light. What does this personally mean for you? - Daily Reflections April 15,2014


AND IT WAS NIGHT
 
It is interesting to note how Jesus, in His talk with His circle of disciples, was so discreet. Even as He revealed His knowledge about a treachery that was about to happen with one of His disciples, He was careful not to name Judas. Hence, Judas had a last chance to redeem himself and change his plans. Jesus gave Judas all the graces and all the respect. Judas had freedom of choice until the end.
       The sad thing, though, is this: Judas chose to persist in his evil plan. He paid no attention to the grace being extended to him. Without any hint of repentance, he went on and he went out — with the silence of a stubborn, defiant and recalcitrant fellow. He rejected the goodwill being extended to him by his Master.
       John the evangelist dramatically indicates everything with a short but powerful verse: “And it was night.” Jesus had spoken of Himself as “the Way, the Truth and the Life” (John 14:6). Furthermore, He indicates that He is the True Light. He said: “I came into the world as a light, so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness” (John 12:46).
       Judas chose the darkness. Fr. Domie Guzman, SSP
 
REFLECTION QUESTIONS: What events and experiences in your life can you also liken to “night” and “darkness”? Jesus is the True Light. What does this personally mean for you?
 
Help me to always cling to You as my True Light, Lord. Dispel whatever darkness comes into my life.

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