The Cursed and the Blessed, Happy Ones
"Those who do not wish to taste how sweet the Lord is and who prefer darkness to light (cf. Jn 3:19), not wishing to observe the commandments of God, are cursed; of these the prophet says: They are 'accursed, who stray from your commandments' (Ps 119:21). On the other hand, how happy and blessed are those who love the Lord and do as the same Lord says in the Gospel, 'You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind,' and 'your neighbor as yourself' (Mt 22:37-40)." --St. Francis, Letter to All the Faithful, Second Version
Francis compares life with God and without Him. When one prefers the dark it is usually because they have something to hide or to hide from. It is a fearful place to be! But in the light we are exposed and cannot hide. It is there God's love can guide and protect us. It is where His Truth is revealed and peace shall be found.
"Those who do not wish to taste how sweet the Lord is and who prefer darkness to light (cf. Jn 3:19), not wishing to observe the commandments of God, are cursed; of these the prophet says: They are 'accursed, who stray from your commandments' (Ps 119:21). On the other hand, how happy and blessed are those who love the Lord and do as the same Lord says in the Gospel, 'You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind,' and 'your neighbor as yourself' (Mt 22:37-40)." --St. Francis, Letter to All the Faithful, Second Version
Francis compares life with God and without Him. When one prefers the dark it is usually because they have something to hide or to hide from. It is a fearful place to be! But in the light we are exposed and cannot hide. It is there God's love can guide and protect us. It is where His Truth is revealed and peace shall be found.
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