Friday, December 23 : Symeon the New Theologian

“God is light” (1Jn 1,5), an infinite and incomprehensible light. The Father is light, the Son is light, the Spirit is light: all three are a light that is single, simple, without composition, outside time, in an eternal sameness of dignity and glory. Then, all that comes from God is light and is shared amongst us as coming from the light: the light of life, the light of immortality, the light that is the source of life, the light of living water, charity, peace, truth, and the door to the Kingdom of heaven; the light of this heavenly Kingdom itself, the light of the bridal chamber, nuptial bed, paradise and its delights; the land of the gentle, crowns of life; the light of the very clothing worn by the saints. Light of Christ Jesus, Savior and King of the universe, light of the bread of his spotless flesh, light of the chalice of his precious blood, light of his resurrection, light of his face; the light of his hand, his finger, his mouth, his eyes; our Lord’s light, his voice, as light from light. The Consoler is light, pearl, mustard seed, true vine, leaven, hope, faith: light!

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