Never underestimate the light that your life sends forth into the world

During this Advent season, I couldn't help but reflect on John's message in his gospel: Jn1:1-18. I have a saying on my Bible from our late Holy Father, John Paul II. He states:

You must be strong, dear brothers and sisters, with the strength that comes from faith....accept once again your spiritual heritage....with faith, hope and love....Never despair, never grow weary, never become discouraged; never spurn that love....expressed by the cross, without which human life has no roots and no meaning. I ask this of you!

This Christmas went by like a flash and I find myself yearning for a little more rest and relaxation in the Lord! The main apostolate of our sisters is to teach...I NEVER thought I would teach! And here I am embarking on a life responding to Our Lord and striving for the goal of apostolic holiness. I have no doubt in my mind that God is calling me to a more intimate relationship with Him [though sometimes I question the means with which he leads me there! =) ]. But my underlying trust is in the pull in my heart that He wishes me to be close to Him. Kind of like the inner voice of one's conscience. Don't try to explain it...its just there! An Infinate and loving Mystery!

So, never despair and never doubt the light that your life and your witness sends forth into this world.

Peace to all and Merry Christmas. God bless you!