Description

Summary

Everyday life often seems to carry a shadow with it. The news brings sorrow, and we get frustrated by the daily setbacks, challenges and fears which life brings. This sermon challenges us to see the light of Christ in our regular life, finding Jesus' comfort, help and love in unexpected places.

Scripture Reference: Luke 2:22-40

Preached on the Feast of the Presentation, February 3, 2019 by Ed Montano

Sermon Highlights

• We often find ourselves frightened by darkness
• The danger posed by darkness is a common theme in life & art
• Scripture shows God as being full of light and truth
• Simeon & Anna are prophets in this story
• They recognize that Jesus is God's light come to earth
• Jesus came to bring his light to us, in the middle of our darkness
• Like Simeon, we should open our eyes in faith to see God's goodness in daily life

Further Reading

• Information on the Sacred Heart of Jesus image

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