Light, light, light!: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Listen to the homily here.

Notes:

5^thSunday in Ordinary Time

Light and Darkness…AGAIN!

·      I’m not sure if that came to Mass today as the connection of the readings in similar situations, a reminder from God to try it with a better homily, or offer us a new perspective of His Word

Light, light, light!

·      And this weekend, I think that this light is shown to the world with our service:

o   “You are the light”

o   “You are the light of the world.”

o   “You are the light of the world.  A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.  Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket;
it is set on a lampstand,where it gives light to all in the house.  Just so, your light must shine before others,that they may see your good deeds
and glorify your heavenly Father.”

o   Imagine the culture of Jesus’ time that needed lamps without electricity

§  I mean, Buddy Heater ice fishing, tall stands that turns off

§  If you put the lamp back then is under a basket, or under a bed, isn’t that changing a needed light into a fire or destruction?

§  And is that what we actually do when we are not giving your good needs?

In Isaiah

·      “Share your bread with the hungry,shelter the oppressed and the homeless;
clothe the naked when you see them,and do not turn your back on your own.
Then your light shall break forth like the dawn…”

“The just man is a light in darkness to the upright.”

·      “…he is gracious and merciful and just.  Well for the man who is gracious and lends,who conducts his affairs with justice.”

Be the light of the world!  Be the light of Koochiching County! 

·      And, do you know how much our parishioners have done them for many decades and can support your new or continued service?  Like Ruby’s Pantry, Clothing Closet, Servants of the Shelter, Friends against Abuse and beyond.

·      Show your light!

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