Saturday, January 19, 2019

A Star Shining Bright


“After hearing the king, they went their way; and the star, which they had seen in the east, went on before them until it came and stood over the place where the Child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.”

Matthew 2: 9-10



The wise men were led to Jesus through the light of a star. They found Light of the world, God made flesh, asleep in a manger. Light led man to Light. After his birth the star disappeared from sight but it did not cease to exist.

When we receive the Holy Eucharist we bring Jesus, body, blood, soul, and divinity into our bodies. Jesus lives and dwells within us. This is the most intimate union we can have with the Lord on this side of heaven.

Our hearts becomes the manager that receives the infant Christ. Our hearts becomes the throne from which he rules the earth. Our bodies become the star that leads people to know and love him, the creator of all existence.

The night sky is filled with countless stars. So numerous are the stars in heaven that we go about our lives barely paying them a passing glance. It took a special star to draw people to the birthplace of Jesus. Does the way you live your life draw people towards Jesus or does it go by barely getting a passing glance? If you have received our Lord you hold all of creation and its creator within yourself. You hold the power to burn as brightly as a billion suns.

Through our baptism we have become adopted sons and daughters of the Father. The Son has become our brother. When we receive him in the Eucharist we become one with him. This love is not meant to be withheld but shared with all. We are meant to become the stars that lead wise men to Jesus.

When a wise man points at the moon the fool stares at the finger. When people look upon the way you live your life do they see a finger or do they gaze upon the Light of heaven? It is truly within you but if others cannot see it, it is because you have chosen to conceal it from them. The Light from heaven is the source of all of our joy and a font of never ending love. Do not hide it from others but let it burst forth from you for all to see.  Be a star that leads people to Jesus.
When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.



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