Pillar of Fire!

The pillar of fire is the image that we see in the Book of Exodus.  As Moses was leading the Israelites through the desert, God went ahead of them as a pillar of cloud during the day and a pillar of fire at night!  Light is very important because it allows us to see and it guides our path.  Thinking of light always reminds me that Jesus Christ is forever the light of the world.  I am also reminded of the baptismal candle we receive at the Sacrament of Baptism.  The priest or deacon says to the parents and godparents, "Receive the light of Christ..."  He goes on to say, "This light is entrusted to you to be kept burning brightly..."  We need to do our part through prayer and the sacraments to keep the light of Christ burning brightly!  The pillar of fire is a great image and now the light, Jesus Christ, has come into the world to dispel all darkness.  Let us do our part to radiate the light of Christ to all we meet!