Bathed in Light

Composed by: Br. Pio Benedict

          Throughout our lives we engage in many things and many things happen to us.  Not everything that happens to us is good.  Each and every one of us has to deal with life’s ups and downs.  How we handle these ups and downs is the key to our existence.
 
          So what makes the difference?  As Padre Pio says, “Pray, hope and don’t worry.”  Bathe yourself in the light of the cross.  Have faith that God knows what is best.  Pray with that fervent desire and have faith that those prayers will be answered.  If you truly have faith and pray from your heart, God will hear you.
 
The light of Christ is a warm light.  A light that exudes warmth that touches the soul.  What comforts more than the sweet warmth that comes from the rays of the sun?  Rays that warm our bodies?  The only rays of light and warmth come from the true, one and most high, Son of God.  The truth is the rays of light that shine from Him pierce our souls and dispel darkness.  It lights the way.
 
          So let the light of Christ dispel the darkness, chase away those fears, and give us strength.  The light of pure love.  Let it envelop you in its warmth and let it shine from you to all those around you.  Live in the light; cherish it forever.