Reading and meditation on the Word of God on Tuesday of the 10th week in ordinary time, June 10, 2025

Delivered by Vivian from the Parish of Saint Thomas the Apostle in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. 2 Corinthians 1:18-23; Rs psalm 119: 129.130.131.132.133.135; Matthew 5: 13-16.LIGHTFOR DARKNESS Ourmeditation today is entitled: Light for Darkness. There was a husband and hiswife who have been married for five years, and just very recent weekexperienced a new life which they have mostly expected. They welcomed the firstnewborn child after their five-year marriage. When they were still waiting,there were more troubles moments befell them than the happy ones. Theirquarrels and blaming each other were always out of control. Theworst moment was a year before the wife became pregnant. They were alreadyabout to divorce. The husband first demanded a process of divorce, and the wifealso agreed to go on with the plan. The marriage and life of this newly builtfamily were truly in the darkness of this world. Even though there is alwayssunshine during the day, moonlight and starlight during the night, their lifetogether in the family moment after moment seemed unable to find a single lightthat could provide a way out of trouble. Godcan't stand His people who are suffering. He has designed their falling inlove. He has created their marriage. Why did He allow the tribulation to end inthe destruction of marriage and family?  Regardingthat couple, itwas coming a help that wasrevealed towards the middle of their 5th year of marriage. The wifewas proven to be pregnant after accidentally going to the doctor for a healthcheck-up. Thegood news and a happy atmosphere have soon filled their entire household. Thehusband prostrated in front of his wife, when they forgave each other, huggedeach other, and their tears of joy mixed with love of both. Nine months ofpregnancy have passed and the normal birth of a baby boy named Salvatore (saviour)has occurred so smoothly. That reality indeed became a light to dispel thedarkness that had for some time tormented the life of the husband and his wifewho had just started to build their own family. Thebaby was named Salvatore to emphasize the role of the Lord Jesus as the saviourof all mankind and the light to the world. Saint John says in his Gospel thatJesus is the Light, and we His followers are invited to always live in thatlight. He gives His light to us through all the blessings that are bestowedupon us. The Gospel of Matthew today teaches and asks us the followers ofChrist to be the light of the world. Let us not do the unexpected things inthis regard, by having the light from God to fade or not being shared Thesecond Letter of the apostle Paul to the Corinthians in the first reading tellsus how the light of the Lord should always guide us to remain connected withJesus Christ as our head, to whom we will always say “yes” in responding hiscalling to every one of us.Let'spray. In the name of the Father…O most loving Jesus, make us Your light for theworld around us that is in dire need of help. Glory to the Father... In thename of the Father...