Wisdom 7:22 - 8:1 / Luke 17:20-25
The presence or absence of light in a room can make a difference in how the room is perceived, or on the ambience of the room.
The presence of natural light in a room can make it feel bright and spacious; the absence of which can make it feel dark and cold.
Even in the evenings the choice of lighting can determine how the room feels.
Indeed, light is a powerful element that makes things visible.
The 1st reading describes the Wisdom of God. Wisdom is a reflection of the eternal light, untarnished mirror of God's active power, image of His goodness.
Wisdom, like light, shines by just being there. It is obvious enough and there is no denying it.
That is what Jesus is saying in today's gospel: For you must know, the kingdom of God is among you.
Jesus is the Light of the world, and His presence makes us see the kingdom of God in our midst.
But we can only see the presence of the kingdom of God when we allow the light of Jesus to shine into our lives.
The presence of His light, or the absence, can make all the difference in our lives.
Let us pray for the wisdom to choose the light and see the kingdom of God in our midst.