Br. Anselm Kelly, O.P., on Jesus as Our Light in the Darkness

"If you are like me, one of the hardest parts of this time of year is how early the sun sets. When I walk into our chapel at the House of Studies in the evening before Compline, I feel almost paralyzed by the darkness. Before my eyes adjust to the lack of light, I am blind. I cannot see the mural of our Lady giving the rosary to Saint Dominic above the altar. I cannot even make out the tabernacle where the Blessed Sacrament is quietly residing. Nevertheless, I begin to make my way cautiously to my choir stall. The only light I have to guide me is the flicker of the sanctuary lamp, informing me of the presence of our Lord in the tabernacle. The small candle only illuminates the front corner of the chapel, but it is a reminder that Jesus Christ comes to enlighten the eyes of his servants and expel the darkness of the world."

In a recent commentary, Brother Anselm Kelly, O.P., reflected on how, in the midst the darkness at this time of year, the light of Christ continues to shine through us.

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Dominicana: Jesus Christ, Our Light in the Darkness (2 DEC 22)