Homily for Wednesday of the 2nd Week of Easter

In this part of the world, evenings are getting longer, with daylight extending to nearly 8 p.m. Most of us are happy to see the increasing daylight at this time of year, but our hearts often sink later when the days grow shorter. Although many of us appreciate the light, the Gospel passage from John reminds us that sometimes people prefer darkness to light.

However, John does not refer to natural light but to Jesus, described as the "Light of the World." Jesus declares that anyone who lives by the truth and sincerely seeks it will come into the light. Even if they are unaware, they already stand in the light of God's grace. This is the light that people of faith share with all who seek the truth, as they are guided by the light of Christ.