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I am the light of the world. |
Jesus; John 9:5 |
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Christ came into our world
so that by living among us, with us and for us,
he might enlighten our darkness, alleviate our toil,
and ward off the dangers that threaten us.
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St. Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century
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The darkness is passing away
and the true light is already shining.
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1 John 2:8 |
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Christ’s light is received by those
who long for the splendor of perpetual light
that night can never destroy.
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St. Ambrose, 4th century
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The nations will walk in its light. |
Book of Revelation 21:24 |
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The goal of the Church's mission
is to illumine all peoples with the light of the Gospel
as they journey through history towards God,
so that in Him they may reach their full potential and fulfillment.
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His Holiness, Benedict XVI
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You are light in the Lord;
walk as children of light. |
Ephesians 5:8 |
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Our whole life must radiate Jesus;
a life that calls Jesus, shows Jesus, shines like a reflection of Jesus.
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Bl. Charles de Foucauld, 20th century
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Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness,
but will have the light of life. |
Jesus; John 8:12 |
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Without light you cannot walk along the straight way
of the spotless slain Lamb.
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St. Catherine of Siena, 14th century
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I have come as light into the world,
that whoever believes in me
may not remain in darkness.
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Jesus; John 12:46 |
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Christ is the true light having nothing in common with deceit.
Our own life must shine with the rays of that true light.
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St. Cyril of Jerusalem, 4th century
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God is light. |
1 John 1:15 |
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The pure of heart see God…
who, being the Light, abides in them
and reveals Himself to those who love Him.
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St. Gregory Palamas, 14th century
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The true light, which enlightens everyone,
was coming into the world. |
John 1:9 |
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It is Christ
who constitutes the full manifestation of God's light.
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His Holiness, Benedict XVI
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