To let our light illuminate the world.

The living virtuous, good and truthful lives,

so that others see our positive actions.

It's a visible example of faith.

 

＊＊＊ 1st Reading ＊＊＊       

2 Sm 7:18-19,24-29

Then King David went in,

Sat before Yahweh and said, "Who am I, O Yahweh God, and who is my family that you have brought me so far? 

Yet this was not enough for you, O Yahweh God,

for you have also spoken of your servant's house for a long time to come. Is this the way men act, O Yahweh God? 

You have set apart your people Israel to become your people forever; and you, Yahweh, have become their God. 

 

Now, O Yahweh God, keep forever the promise you made and have now revealed to me regarding myself

and my family, that your name may be honored forever and people may say, ‘Yahweh of hosts is God over Israel.'

The house of your servant David will be secure before you  because you, O Yahweh of hosts,

God of Israel, have made it known to your servant and have said to him:

 

‘Your family will last forever.' This is why I have dared to address this prayer to you.

So now, O Yahweh God, since you are the faithful God, and have promised me this good thing, 

please bless my descendants, that they may continue for-ever before you. For you,

O Yahweh God, have spoken and, with your blessing, my family shall be blessed forever."

 

Psalm 132:1-2, 3-5, 11, 12, 13-14 

The Lord God will give him the throne of David, his father

 

＊＊＊ Gospel ＊＊＊      

Mk 4:21-25

Jesus also said to them, “When the light comes, is it to be put under a tub or a bed?

Surely it is put on a lamp­­stand. What­ever is hidden will be disclosed,

and whatever is kept secret will be brought to light. Listen then, if you have ears!”

And he also said to them, “Pay attention to what you hear. In the measure you give,

so shall you receive and still more will be given to you. For to the one who produces something,

more will be given, and from him who does not produce anything, even what he has will be taken away from him.”

 

Gospel Reflection ：

To let our light illuminate the world.

One of my favorite images of Jesus is the light. This simple image reminds us that the light of Christ,

which has been given to us, is meant to be shared, not hidden.

Our faith is not something to be kept secret but should shine brightly for others to experience.

We are called to let our light illuminate the world, revealing the truth and love of God through our actions and words.

Are we hiding the light of Christ, or are we allowing it to shine through our lives,

illuminating the way for others who are also seeking Christ?