Daily Reflections by Cathy
June 13, 2025 Reflection – You, the little lights of the world…
You, the little lights of the world…
June 13, 2025
St. Anthony of Padua
Dear Family of Mary!
Today we are told some hard truthes about our calling in the readings for Holy Mass. St. Paul tells the Corinthians: “We hold this treasure in earthen vessels, that the surpassing power may be of God and not from us!” The followers of Jesus are constantly suffering as they carry the Good News of God’s love to the people. Why? Because it gives testimony to the fact that the power that saves comes directly from Jesus. The focus of all evangelization is God!! And so our weakness and suffering testifies to the true source of the power to save!!
But the Alleluia verse says: “Shine like lights in the world, as you hold on to the word of life!” Yes, we are persecuted and we suffer, but Christ shines in us and through us, bringing His words of life! This is the point. It is Christ who shines. None other but He!
Our Lady issued a beautiful call to us, asking us to be little lights in the world. Like, Paul, she understands our job!
April 2, 2017
“Dear children,
apostles of my love,
it is up to you to spread the love of my Son
to all those who have not come to know it;
you, the little lights of the world,
whom I am teaching with motherly love
to shine clearly with full brilliance.
Prayer will help you,
because prayer saves you,
prayer saves the world.
Therefore, my children,
pray with words, feelings, merciful love and sacrifice.
My Son has shown you the way –
He who became incarnate
and made of me the first chalice,
with His exalted sacrifice
He has shown you how you need to love.
Therefore, my children,
do not be afraid to speak the truth.
Do not be afraid to change yourself and the world
by spreading love,
by doing everything for my Son to be known and loved
by loving others in Him.
As a mother, I am always with you.
I am imploring my Son to help you
for love to reign in your life –
love that lives,
love that draws,
love which gives life.
I am teaching you such love – pure love.
It is up to you, my apostles,
to recognize it, live it and spread it.
Pray with feeling for your shepherds
so that they can witness my Son with love.
Thank you.”
May we be those in whom love lives, love draws, and love gives life!! All for the glory of God!!
In Jesus, Mary and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan
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