Light in the darkness

I received a very comforting message this Christmas season. I was at mass on Christmas eve and Father spoke about the troubled times in the Middle East centuries ago when Christ was born into the world. In our time as we celebrate the birth of Christ, we are still experiencing trouble in the Middle East.

Indeed, Christ comes to bring us hope in our troubles, He has conquered death and will deliver us from our pain. Our papal Pope Francis puts it very appropriately at the Christmas mass at St Peter's Basilica, that Christ is the Light in the darkness. Jesus comes to us to light up our darkness, and gives us renewed hope that our darkness is temporary.

As I reflect on the birth of Christ, particularly in relation to my situation, I am hopeful that my darkest hour will pass for Christ has come to shine His Light into my life. I wait in hope and pray that His grace will be revealed in my life. I pray the same for you.