Light of the world, in the midst of the world

We are children of the light, as I was saying, in order to be the light of the world. You are the light of the world... let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven (Matt 5:14, 16). We have to be light for the world, my children, while living quite naturally on this earth, since it is the normal setting for our life. We share in all the noble activities and tasks of other men and women, working alongside them at our jobs. We exercise our rights and fulfil our duties, which are the same as those of other citizens, our equals, in the society in which we live. But we always remain free from any tie that could slow down our loving fulfilment of God’s will.

Union with Christ

Therefore, amid our everyday occupations in the world, we must continually seek unbroken conversation and union with Jesus Christ. Then the fire he has enkindled in our hearts will never die out or burn low. People around us need to sense truly that we are God’s light shining on the world.