light has MOUNTED IN THE GALILEE OF THE NATIONS
in the Bible when God breaks through the darkness, a symbol of evil and raises the light, the creation of life, it means that the faithful will outline new ways and joy unexpected situations arise. I read about a people who, in darkness, suddenly saw a great light.
This light, which echoes in the Gospel is the radiant light that never sets and the King Messiah. But it does not check in Jerusalem but in Galilee of the nations where they live mixed together Jews, pagans, the marginalized and the sick. Here there is a change of perspective that explains the appeal to conversion.
First Jesus inaugurates a new way to relate to him, will no longer be the disciple to choose their master, but the Master to call them his disciple. Then follow the Master means leaving his father (the affected) and the boat (the assets). This, however, extends the mission ("I will make you fishers of men") and gives grace to heal, like Jesus, all sorts of diseases. Finally, the earnest exhortation of St. Paul to unity: "Let there be no divisions among you." The disciples must work in perfect harmony.
Sergio Gaspari
Courtesy of LA San Paolo Sunday Magazine
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