On the last day of our 2023 Novena of Grace, Fr. Gary Smith, SJ, deftly weaves scripture, story, and imagery in a beautiful reflection to light our path forward.
From fireflies lighting up the night in New York to Sudanese refugees carrying kerosene lamps and singing him home through the Ugandan bush, Fr. Gary recounts the evocative memories that spoke to him of our Novena theme.
We also become light to other people, and other people become lights to us, Fr. Gary says, like the sex worker who lived in darkness but who found a safe space in the shelter where Fr. Gary worked — and friendship with him. Two years later, he officiated her wedding.
But most importantly, Fr. Gary finds light in the Eucharist — in Christ, the light of the world, who brings God’s light to each one of us.
Listen to his beautiful reflection, and may his words help you see the light shining the way forward on your path as our Novena draws to a close.