May 28. Light of the world.  SEE.  The oldies gathered round the clubhouse table were discussing and sharing some memories from the past. Martha said, “In our day, here in Ireland, we used to consider Africa as the dark continent.  I can’t really remember why. Was it because the people are black or were seen to be backward, as in un-enlightened? My son became a missionary and spent most of his life in Africa, teaching and preaching and as he said when he came home one year. “I keep telling my people that Jesus Christ, is the light of the world.  We talk about it and sing about it, but I’m beginning to wonder what we really understand or what that means to us.   I have come to realise that in a world where not everyone has electricity on tap, light is a very precious and valued commodity.”  Dorothy added, “We here would appreciate seeing the sun more often I must say.  I like what St Francis sang about, ‘Be praised O Lord for Brother Sun, for he is the day and through him you give light, and he is beautiful and radiant with great splendour and bears a likeness of you Most High.’ I do appreciate every bit of sun that we get.”      

JUDGE. Reflect, share. Scripture.  You are a chosen  race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, that you may declare the wonderful deeds of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.   1 Peter 2-12 Pope Leo in Equatorial Guinea 22 April 2026 meeting of Youth and Families.  “Your Bishop described Equatorial Guinea as a country that is ‘young, full of energy, questions and a thirst for life,’ and at the same time eager to make Christ its light. These words echo the motto of this journey: Christ, light of Equatorial Guinea, toward a future of hope. His words are confirmed by your very presence! The brightest light here is the one that shines in your eyes, on your faces, in your smiles and through your songs and dances. Everything bears witness that Christ is the joy, meaning, inspiration and beauty of our lives.”

Act and Pray. Consider the many ways that Christ can be our light. Pray that our spiritual leaders will always be a light in our lives.   Mary, Mother who brought the light into the world, pray for us and all mothers.