April 4th, By Mrs. Cynthia Ramon: Librarian

April 4, 2022
Saint Isidore, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Mrs. Cynthia Ramon: Librarian
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 or 13:41c-62/Jn 8:12-20

My reflection is from scripture John 18:12:20. The Scripture explains the interaction between
Jesus and the Pharisees. Jesus tells him “I am the light of the world.” But the Pharisees and the
Jewish people wanted proof that he was the light. According to the law there had to be 2-3
witnesses to establish the truth. They were living in darkness and judging Jesus because of what
he would say. They would test him with questions and doubted that he was being truthful, some
not thinking that he might be a fraud. Jesus would say “I know who I am with and who I am and
where I'm going” So many times we are doubtful and scared to follow God’s way. How many of
us can say “I know who I am with and who I am and where I’m going?”
Although, our roads are different, and we each have our own struggles. Why do we not fully
trust in Jesus? What stops us from receiving him wholeheartedly? This scripture is a description
of the people who doubt that Jesus is the son of God. Why judge and question Jesus? Jesus
doesn’t judge. This is what I believe happens when people lose their way.  We have allowed
others to convince us that there is a better way, an easier way. Who wouldn’t want that? Why
would anyone want to work harder to find truth through his light?
This was Jesus! How many of us can? 
The “light” symbolizes hope and life. Jesus is life. Just like the sun warms your face when it is
cold or when you are in your darkness moments, you trust that Jesus is lifting you up and the
light is the way. When we talk about darkness it might be feeling useless, empty, worthless, and
or defeated. Having to deal with being mentally drained, emotionally disconnected, sickness,
family problems, etc., We get hit from so many angles that we feel like we disappear into the

dark. If it was to become dim or we encountered darkness it is to never know his way. Jesus
being the light gives us a path towards his goodness and love that never wavers regardless of our
sins. How many times do we fail? For example, with our parents? with school? Making bad
decisions, or any other challenges that come our way. Do we even fail Jesus? 
Lent is a time to reflect how many times we fail and how many times we ask God why? 
When we follow Jesus as the light, we have the promise of his presence, his protection, and his
guidance. As we near the end of our Lenten season, Let us reflect on our dark days and
remember how we struggled to see the light. Compare your struggle with when Jesus is walking
with the cross and being beaten and spat on until his Father finally allowed him to rest and be
resurrected with the shining of the light.