Reflection

College Theme

This year, the College theme is: 

Let your light shine before others (Matt 5:16).

The theme is from the bible that can be seen in context in the following passage:

Salt and Light (Matt 5:13-16):

13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.

14 You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. 15 No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven."

What is the message of our theme?

This reminds us of the importance of our actions. Our actions allow us to let our light shine. Our actions allow us to share the light of Jesus with those around us. Our actions can be a positive influence on our world and point people to God.

God calls us to be the light. In this passage, Jesus tells us to let our light shine so that more people can experience His great light. The good news of Jesus is so amazing that we don’t want to hide it – we want to share it with others. The light does not come from our own power – we rely on God to reflect his light.

A personal reflection

Imagine Jesus saying to you, 'You are the light of the world.' What does that mean to you? Does it make you feel encouraged or overwhelmed? Now, in the stillness of your being, ask Jesus to reveal to you a way that you can become a light to the world. What comes to mind? Is it something you are currently doing or something new that you are being called to do?

Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works

                    and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Holy Family of Nazareth, be our inspiration and our guide.

Jesus of Nazareth, help us to grow in Faith, Wisdom and Knowledge.