Patrick's Light

  St. Patrick had a reputation for raising people from the dead.  (This being St. Patrick's Day let's add him to the mix of our reflections on Matthew 5:14-16).  He was known for his miracles.   One of these was raising to life two children of the King of Dublin.  The King and his subjects consequently became Christians.

  Patrick did not hide his light.  No, he let his light shine for all to see and he wasn't afraid to step up and put God to the test about raising people from the dead.  He was an ordinary person who ended up doing great things for God. 

  For Reflection:  Personally I don't know any Christians who have a reputation for raising people from the dead.  Why not?  Are people not still dying?  Who are the people called to raise the dead?  Where are they? 


  Let us pray.  Father, help us to let the light you have given us shine before all people that they may see the good deeds you enable us to do.  Let us hold up our light, the light of Christ, like a beacon. Let us be the lighthouse.  May we be the ones to raise the dead, heal the sick and bring many more people to know and love you.  Give us some of the courage, faith and tenacity that Patrick had.

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