Hiding the Light
theophilus January 31st, 2008
Do we hide our faith from others? Are we “closet” Catholics?
Are we concerned about what others might say and think if they knew we prayed in our office – or spent our lunch hour going to Mass – or stopped in for a quick visit to the church on our way home from work?
Do we let people see and know about our faith? I’m not talking about active evangelism – I’m talking about making our faith such a part of our lives that people just know that we are Catholic and walking with Christ.
Today’s gospel is from Mark 4 and touches on this theme. Jesus explains -
“Is a lamp brought in to be placed under a bushel basket
or under a bed,
and not to be placed on a lampstand?
For there is nothing hidden except to be made visible;
nothing is secret except to come to light.”
Our faith is the lamp – the light. But, how many of us put it under a “bushel basket” or “bed” where it is hidden? How many of us place it on the “lampstand” where Christ wants it?
We don’t have to be expressive about our faith – going overboard to ensure everyone sees our devoutness. But, we shouldn’t be afraid to let people in on the secret – that we follow Christ. They should be able to see Christ through our example and how we live our lives.
And, if we let our faith shine for others to see – maybe they will find their own path to Christ and have their own light enflamed.
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