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  Word of God  
 
Whoever follows me
will have the light of life.
Jesus; John 8:12
 


The light of Christ is an endless day that knows no night.

 
St. Maximus of Turin, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Let us walk
in the light of the Lord.
Isaiah 2:5
 


To follow the light is to enjoy the light.

 
St. Irenaeus, 2nd century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The light shines in the darkness,
and the darkness did not overcome it.
John 1:5
 


A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows.

 
St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I am the light of the world.
Jesus; John 8:12
 


Born of a virgin, 

Jesus came forth 
as the light of the whole world

in order to shine on all.

 
St. Ambrose, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
God is light,
and in him is no darkness at all.
1 John 1:5
 


Christ came to expel the dark shadows of evil

and to make the whole universe radiant

with the brilliance of his eternal light.

 
St. Sophronius of Jerusalem, 7th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Come, Lord Jesus.
Revelation 22:20
 


Come, Lord Jesus, we need you! Draw close to us.
You are the light.

 
Pope Francis, 21st Century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
1 John 1:5
 


We are not purified by looking at our miseries,
but by gazing on God who is all purity and holiness.

 
'The Imitation of Christ'; Thomas a Kempis,15th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Let us cast off the works of darkness
and put on the armor of light.
Romans 13:12
 


Christ came to expel the dark shadows of evil
and to make the whole universe radiant
with the brilliance of his eternal light.

 
St. Sophronius of Jerusalem, 7th century

 

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