Divine Light

Today’s Reflection

For the light imparted to the soul is a most lofty divine light that transcends all natural light and does not belong naturally to intellect.

—St. John of the Cross, The Upper Room Spiritual Classics: Writings of John of the Cross, Edited by Keith Beasley-Topliffe (Upper Room Books, 2017)

Today’s Question

If intellect does not bear God’s divine light, what does? How can you bear God’s light in the world? Join the conversation.

Today’s Scripture

You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.—Matthew 5:14 (NRSVUE)

Prayer for the Week

O God, I want nothing more than to simply be with you. As I bask in the light of your presence, mold me into Christlikeness so that I can bear your light into the world. Amen.