You are the light of the world

When you share your bread with the hungry,
You are the light of the world.

When you do your best to find shelter and homes
for the poor, You are the light of the world.

When you clothe those who are cold and educate those in ignorance, or support those who help others,
You are the light of the world.

In the darkness of loneliness and isolation,
the light of God will shine only because you
have chosen
to be a helper,
to be a carer,
to be a friend.

In the darkness and gloom of confusion and dread
the light of God will shine only because you
have chosen
to be a helper,
a listener,
a friend.

Let our words, Lord,
be words which bring light;
let our touch
bring consolation and light,
and let us believe,
strongly and in the heart,
that each of us is the light of God.

You are the light of the world. D. Neary S.J.