A Light for My Path
“For the Souls in Purgatory – Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord”
Psalm 119:97-105
Oh, how I love your law! It is my meditation all day long. Your command makes me wiser than my enemies, for it is ever with me. I have more insight than all my teachers, because your decrees are my meditation. I have more understanding than the elders, because I keep your precepts. I have kept my feet from every evil way that I might observe your word. I have not turned from your ordinances; you have instructed me. How sweet to my palate is your promise, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Through your precepts I gain understanding; therefore I hate every false way. Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path.
Grace Prayed For
Lord, grant me the grace to cherish Your Word as my greatest treasure, that it may become so sweet to my soul and so alive in my heart that Your love and wisdom naturally shine from me as a guiding light in all my encounters.
Reflection
The psalmist’s cry, “Oh, how I love your law!” isn’t about a dry affection for rules; it’s a passionate declaration of love for God’s very heart expressed to us. This “law,” this “word,” is not merely a text on a page but the living Word, Jesus Christ, who reveals the Father to us. True intimacy begins here, in this deep, abiding love for the way God communicates Himself to us. When we meditate on His Word, we are not just studying; we are sitting with Him, listening to Him, and allowing His presence to soak into the very fabric of our being.
This intimacy transforms us. It gives us a wisdom that surpasses worldly experience—a wisdom of the heart that comes from seeing ourselves, others, and our circumstances through God’s eyes. The Word becomes “sweeter than honey,” a taste of the divine sweetness we experience in prayer and presence. It is a delight, not a duty. This sweetness is the love of the Trinity dwelling within us, a love that we cannot help but share.
This is where our mission begins. When we are filled with the light and sweetness of God’s Word, we naturally become a “lamp for the feet” of others. In every encounter—with family, coworkers, or strangers—we carry His presence. We don’t need a script; we just need to be so filled with His love that it shines forth. Our call is to receive this intimate love from the Father, through the Son, in the Holy Spirit, and then simply let that light illuminate the path for those around us, sharing and receiving grace in every simple, holy moment.
Daily Evangelization and Baptismal Mission
Evangelization is less about preaching and more about sharing the overflow of a heart in love with God. It’s about showing, not just telling, how Jesus has impacted your life.
- Share Your Story Simply: When someone asks how your weekend was, don’t be afraid to say, “It was really restful. I had some quiet time in prayer that really grounded me.” Or, if you’re facing a challenge, you can share, “This is tough, but I’m leaning on my faith to get through it.” This makes your relationship with Jesus relatable and real.
- Practice the Discipline of Presence: The greatest gift you can give someone is your undivided attention. When you listen deeply to another person, you are showing them the face of a God who listens. In that space of authentic receiving, you partner with Jesus in healing and restoration.
- Ask Loving Questions: Instead of offering answers, ask gentle questions that open the heart, such as, “Where have you found hope lately?” or “What helps you feel peaceful?” This invites others to reflect on their own spiritual stirrings.
- Be the Answer to Someone’s Prayer: Perform small, unexpected acts of kindness. A cup of coffee for a stressed coworker, a helping hand for a neighbor, a word of encouragement—these are all ways of proclaiming the Gospel of a God who is love, restoring creation one loving act at a time. Your actions become a testimony to the love you’ve first received from Him.
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Sharing
Jesus last words on Earth were to his disciples, can be found in Matthew Chap 28 when Jesus told his disciples, “Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.”
Jesus calls all of us to share in his redemptive mission here on Earth. I would ask you to share this Scripture reflection with your family, your friends and your acquaintances, and then share it with a couple of individuals that you may may not be comfortable sharing with, keeping in mind always the words of Jesus, And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age
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