First Reading: (1 John 2:3–11)
Responsorial Psalm: (Psalm 96:1–2a, 2b–3, 5b–6)
R. Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice!
Alleluia: (Luke 2:32)
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
A light of revelation to the Gentiles and glory for your people Israel.
R. Alleluia, alleluia.
Gospel: (Luke 2:22–35)
Reflection
Today’s readings draw a straight line between light, love, and revelation.
1. The First Reading: Love proves discipleship
John is blunt:
- You cannot claim to know Christ and harbor hatred.
- Love is not optional; it is the evidence of living in the light.
- Darkness is not just moral failure, it is blindness, confusion, and disorientation.
For many if us who values clarity, structure, and truth, John’s message resonates:
Love is the organizing principle of the Christian life.
2. The Gospel: Simeon sees what generations longed for
Simeon represents the faithful remnant, those who wait, pray, and trust even when God seems silent.
His words reveal three truths:
- Christ is salvation, not an idea, but a person.
- Christ is universal, “a light to the Gentiles.”
- Christ is divisive, not because He intends conflict, but because truth exposes hearts.
Mary’s pierced heart reminds us that discipleship includes joy and suffering intertwined.
3. The Octave of Christmas: Light is already shining
John says, “the true light is already shining.”
Simeon says, “my eyes have seen your salvation.”
Christmas is not just a memory, it is a present reality.
The Light has come, and darkness is already losing its power.
4. A question for prayer today
Where in your life is Christ inviting you to step out of darkness, resentment, fear, self-protection, and into the light of love?.
God bless you.
Have a wonderful day.
Pal Ronnie
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