On the Day of Consecrated Life falling today, in the Lichen basilica, people prayed for those who dedicated their lives to God, choosing the path of religious, priestly, fraternal or monastic life. Candles were also consecrated, praying for God's protection for each day.
What is this light? It is the grace of faith which we have received in the sacrament of Holy Baptism. She is the light for each day. It is important to keep this light on. What if a candle that does not burn, does not give light? Likewise, the grace of faith is to burn in us, that is, to be alive in us. Because only through faith can we see and meet Jesus. We need to think about God not only today, on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, but also every day.
The Southern Mass in the Licheń basilica was presided over by Fr. Janusz Kumala, MIC, curator of the sanctuary. In the word he referred to the holiday, which is a kind of light that helps us dispel the darkness - What is this light? It is the grace of faith which we have received in the sacrament of Holy Baptism. She is the light for each day. It is important to keep this light on. What if a candle that does not burn, does not give light? Likewise, the grace of faith is to burn in us, that is, to be alive in us. Because only through faith can we see and meet Jesus - emphasized the curator.
In a further word, he also mentioned that we must think about God not only today, on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, but also every day.
Referring to the Word read today, he spoke about Simeon, who, despite his old age, was waiting to meet Jesus Christ. - In order to fulfill God's will, one must be fair and responsible in life. Only then can we be true followers of Christ. Sometimes we may meet but not know Christ. The real encounter is when we meet and get to know. We can see Him when we look with the eyes of faith. Then we experience His Mercy.
At the end of his reflections, the priest referred to consecrated persons celebrating their feast today: priests, brothers and sisters. - Today let us think about all people of consecrated life. They chose the path of dedication to God in their religious life, fulfilling the various charisms that exist in the Church. In this way, they bear witness to God's presence in the world. They perform their service through their prayers - said priest Kumala.
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