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  Word of God  
 
I am the light of the world;
whoever follows me
will have the light of life.
Jesus; John 8:12
 


To follow the Light is to enjoy the light.

 
St. Irenaeus, 2nd century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Let light shine out of darkness.
2 Corinthians 4:6
 


All the darkness in this world
cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.

 
St. Francis of Assisi, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The light has come into the world.
John 3:19
 


Christ is our guide,
and the burning flame which illumines our paths.

 
St. Cyprian, 3rd century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
We are not of the night, nor of darkness.
1 Thessalonians 5:5
 


Christ is the brightness of eternal glory,
the splendor of eternal light.

 
St. Clare of Assisi, 13th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
You, O Lord are my lamp,
my God who lightens my darkness.
Psalm 18:29
 


Let go of your discouragement
and walk in the light of the grace God has given you.

 
St. Catherine of Siena, 14th century

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


Descend, Holy Spirit of Life, descend into the dark,
that the light may shine in the darkness.

 
Caryll Houslander, 20th century

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


Those who have been raised up follow the light.
The light they follow speaks to them.

 
St. Augustine, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The light shines in the darkness.
John 1:5
 


Lord, shed upon our darkened souls
the brilliant light of your wisdom
so that we might be enlightened,
and serve you with renewed purity.

 
St. Ephrem, 4th century

 

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