The readings of the day invite us to shift from self-centered thinking to other-centered thinking. From my experience I would say that, children think of themselves and the grownups think of others. Of course, it is a difficult mental shift because we are naturally self-fascinated and many would encourage us to think of ourselves. The self-centeredness is like placing lamp under the bushel. We do not keep the lamp under the bushel; rather we keep it on the lampstand so that it may dispel darkness around the place.
The lamp reminds us of the need to become persons who cast away darkness and gloom from the lives of people who are around us. The lamp gives us the radiance, by self-emptying and sacrificing itself. The lamp challenges us to burn our lives in service of others, we are not called to feel for others but deal with it, in other words not to hide from the challenges and the struggles of others rather help them to succeed.
Let us ask ourselves: Do I live my life by allowing Jesus’ light to radiate in all our actions and thoughts? Am I ready to sacrifice my life for others? We shall surrender ourselves at the feet of the Lord that his light may enlighten us.
By Raison D’Souza, CSC - Readings: 2 Sam 7:18-19, 24-29; Mk 4:21-25 I remembered St. Francis of Assisi when I read in the Gospel Jesus saying, “The measure you give will be the measure you get…” St. Francis of Assisi prayed- “It is in giving that we receive.” Jesus’ message…
Wantei Warlaitthma csc - Readings: Heb 10: 19-25; Mk 4: 21-25 This gospel passage calls me to be a light and a lamp, sharing God’s kingdom with others. Lamps help people see in the dark, guiding them to avoid stumbling. In Jewish tradition, “light” symbolizes the inner beauty, truth, and…
By Nirmal Kumar csc - Readings: 2 Sam 7: 18-19, 24-29; Mk 4: 21-25 In the First Reading David invites us to pray, not only for ourselves but also for others. Many times we pray only for ourselves and for our needs but we forget to pray for our neighbor…
By Raison D’Souza, CSC - Readings: 2 Sam 7:18-19, 24-29; Mk 4:21-25 I remembered St. Francis of Assisi when I read in the Gospel Jesus saying, “The measure you give will be the measure you get…” St. Francis of Assisi prayed- “It is in giving that we receive.” Jesus’ message…
Wantei Warlaitthma csc - Readings: Heb 10: 19-25; Mk 4: 21-25 This gospel passage calls me to be a light and a lamp, sharing God’s kingdom with others. Lamps help people see in the dark, guiding them to avoid stumbling. In Jewish tradition, “light” symbolizes the inner beauty, truth, and…
By Nirmal Kumar csc - Readings: 2 Sam 7: 18-19, 24-29; Mk 4: 21-25 In the First Reading David invites us to pray, not only for ourselves but also for others. Many times we pray only for ourselves and for our needs but we forget to pray for our neighbor…
