"There are lots of things to dislike about winter - the cold, the ice,
the snow, the dangerous driving conditions, and the darkness the season
imposes upon us. Yes, the darkness.
"Lots of people find it really difficult to handle the absence of
daylight and the extended darkness of winter. They suffer from a
condition termed 'seasonal affective disorder' (SAD) that causes them to
be anxious and depressed, experience changes in appetite and weight,
and makes it difficult to concentrate or sleep. It can be a debilitating
condition, not to be taken lightly. Treatment for SAD can include
medication, counselling and light therapy.
"Light deprivation can be hard enough here in the Northeast, but there are places far worse. . . .
"This natural phenomenon has a spiritual parallel in salvation history. In the Prophet Isaiah (9:1) we read. . . ."
In a recent commentary, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, of the Diocese of Providence
(RI), reflected on Jesus, as light of the world, overcoming darkness in our lives.
To access Bishop Tobin's complete essay, please visit:
The Imitation of Christ: Overcoming the Darkness (13 DEC 18)
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