October 27. 30th Sunday B.   Lightshedding.  Fr Joseph came to Mass wearing his dark glasses.  He began his homily with the words, “The Mission of all the baptised is to spread the light of Christ.  Loadshedding as has been all too common in our country in recent years has taught us some lessons.  Without light productivity is greatly reduced, security too becomes a problem and crime increases. Poor lighting can be harmful to the eyes.  Light is a source of energy for all living organisms and helps to make plants grow. We begin to appreciate the plight of the blind who live in permanent darkness.  On a figurative and spiritual note there is physical blindness and darkness where there is no faith or hope. The mission of families to bring the light of Christ is that of every parent and grandparent to their children.  The light of Christ empowers, consoles and guides our way.”  

Reflect, share, act. Scripture:  “Go your way, your faith has made you well.” An immediately he received his sight and followed him on the way. Mark 10:46-52.  Pope Francis:  If a family is centred on Christ he will unite and illumine its entire life.   Moments of pain and difficulty will be experienced in union with the Lord’s cross and his closeness will make it possible to surmount them.  AL 317 Action and Prayer.  Does the song “You light up my life” have any special meaning for you and your family? Pray: Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in us the fire of your love, so that walking together we may renew the face of the earth.