https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010222.cfm
I quote:
Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines upon you.
See, darkness covers the earth,
and thick clouds cover the peoples;
but upon you the LORD shines,
and over you appears his glory.
Nations shall walk by your light,
and kings by your shining radiance.
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The Biblical story of the three wise men best evidences the power of metaphor, describing the influence of enlightenment on our choices.
The star of Bethlehelm speaks to the light of the world guiding us through our life's journey of self discovery. The Saviour's enlightenment is sourced within our conscious understandings. The three wise men were guided by their inner inspiration to visit, and praise Him who leads us through our life.
This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light; in him there is no darkness at all. 6 If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin. 8 If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
~ John 1:5-9
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