The Beginning!

As we begin this new week, we also begin reading from the Book of Genesis, the first book of the Bible. The first reading for our Mass today is Genesis 1:1-19. God created the heavens and the earth and then He said, "Let there be light," and it happened. This particular reading is about the darkness and the light. An appropriate reading for us as we continue discussing the importance of being light. As you recall from the gospel on Sunday, Matthew 5:13-16, Jesus tells his disciples that they are the light of the world. Our light is not to be hidden but set on a stand for all to see. How we live our lives and our faith brings forth that light that our Lord is talking about. Today, we look to God who is the creator of all things. We know that in life our light can go dim or even dark at times but we turn to God who is the creator of the light and to His Son, Jesus Christ, who is forever the light of the world and ask for the grace to keep the light burning brightly. We are to always walk toward the light for the Lord lights our path at all times. As we read this passage from Genesis, let us thank God for the gifts of creation and pray that the light in our lives we continue to shine brightly for all to see. God Bless You!!!