When Jesus calls us out of darkness, he bestows on us the gift of spiritual vision, to look at the world in a new way, not just with our physical eyes, but with our hearts and souls. The beauty of God’s creation is a spiritual vision. When you go outside and look at the mountains, the forest, the desert and the ocean, those whose eyes are spiritually opened will not only see them as physical objects but will experience the majesty of their utter beauty. Spiritual vision also extends to how we look at both ourselves and others.
Spiritual vision invites us to look at our lives and those of others not only fully and objectively, but lovingly as well. Lovingly is how God sees us. God looks at the entire universe but at the same time looks lovingly at each one of us. God invites us to see the big picture of our lives and our world, and to do so with love. Jesus tells us, “As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you.”
Therefore, let Jesus alone be the light of your world. Be children of light, not children of darkness. Live in the light of spiritual awareness, not spiritual darkness…
--Fr. David Justin Lynch
Image source: Mount Shasta, https://www.atlasandboots.com/travel-blog/most-beautiful-mountains-in-the-us/
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