An Invitation to See

Mary

The day begins with light but ends in darkness. So, human history begins with the light of God. It is not meant to have a darkness. The light was meant to increase as man’s relationship to God grew. But, this is not what has happened. Man has turned his back on God and, even if the sun would shine seven times brighter, man would only see the darkness of his own shadow.

That is what is happening in human history. Man is turning his back on God and the shadow grows longer. So, the Father sends me to preach, to say to the whole world, “If you would just turn around, you would be filled with light”. Yet, there are difficulties which I must explain.

Since mankind is not used to God’s light, as it turns, there is great pain. The eyes have grown accustomed to the darkness. Mankind feels quite at home with lies, and cheating and promiscuity. Promises are given quickly with no real resolve to keep them. Accounts are juggled. The “books are cooked”. All is accepted with the wink of an eye, even though a just creditor will be defrauded.

So, the call to light poses some difficulties. The actions, so easily accepted in darkness, must be put aside. The person sees with new eyes and must assume new responsibilities. Many will say that this is impossible, that the habits of darkness are too ingrained. I do not say that this is an easy process or one that will be completed quickly, because living in the light has a cost. I just say that this is possible, that I invite you, the reader, to come into this light and that I will be with you in your new life.

What is your other option? You can continue in the darkness, which will grow and grow. You will come to moments when you know you are lost, so surrounded by darkness that you can only despair. How many invitations to light can you reject and still escape the darkness? Listen now. No matter how many past invitations you have rejected, I am giving you one more. I cannot promise you that there will be future invitations if you reject this one. You who read this know what I mean because I am also speaking in your heart right now. Go to confession and in the darkness of the confessional, you will find light to see.

Comment: Darkness is convenient. Light reveals our responsibilities. Darkness leads to despair and light to life.