"The darkness is passing away"

The last year or so has been very difficult for many.

Even now, for some, the future does not look bright.

In today’s first reading (1 John 2:3-11), there is an important message for all of us:

The darkness is passing away,
and the true light is already shining.

No matter what terrible things may be happening in our lives, they are nothing in comparison to the glory, the joy, and the happiness God has prepared for us in Christ.

No matter how long terrible thing may have happened to us or how long they will continue to afflict us, these times of trouble are going to be just a blip in comparison to the eternity of beatitude Christ has prepared for us.

By the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as we go through all the good and bad of this world, may we be faithful to Him and persevere.

The darkness is passing away,
and the true light is already shining.