At Christmas you probably heard the reading from the gospel according to St John that describes the birth of Jesus in two ways. John called Jesus the Word of God made flesh, coming to live with us. He also spoke about the Light that enlightens everyone coming into the world, a light that shines in the darkness, and that cannot be extinguished.

When Jesus was preaching, you will remember that He said, ‘I am the Light of the World. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life’.

The events that we remembered in holy week (the week leading up to Easter) showed how people tried very hard to extinguish the light. At one point it even looked as though they had succeeded, as darkness covered the Earth and Jesus died on the cross.

But the resurrection of Jesus, which we celebrate with great joy at all times, but especially during the Easter season, showed us that God isn’t so easily defeated, and our Paschal candle is our proclamation that Jesus is alive, and is the Light of the World for all people.

May you and all those you hold dear be mightily blessed in this the glorious season of triumph!

Fr Simon

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