Homily for Monday after the Epiphany of the Lord

Today's Gospel begins with Jesus entering Galilee, encountering people in great need of hope and a renewal of spirit, and fulfilling the words of the prophet Isaiah of the people in darkness seeing a great light. Jesus' arrival is that light and the beginning of God's reign on earth. 

Jesus calls us to repent of our sins because God's kingdom is near. His healing acts are a tangible demonstration of God's love and power to restore wholeness to people's lives, a promise that will be fully realized in heaven.

As a community of faith and as individuals, we are called to reflect on our lives and consider how we can actively participate in bringing the light of the Gospel to our community, our parish, our workplaces, our schools, and our homes. 

By responding to Jesus' call to follow Him and actively sharing His message of hope and healing, we become instruments of God's Kingdom in the world, bringing light to the darkness around us.