Tuesday of week 22 in Ordinary Time
First reading 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6,9-11
Saint Paul reminds us of our identity as “sons of light and sons of the day.” To belong to the light means living with clarity, truth, and vigilance, not allowing the darkness of sin, fear, or indifference to define us. As children of the day, we are called to stay awake and alert, walking in a way that reflects the presence of Christ who is our light. This identity is not lived in isolation but in communion: “give encouragement to each other and keep strengthening one another.” Faith grows stronger when shared, and hope deepens when nurtured within community. Light is meant to be reflected, and each word of encouragement or act of kindness becomes a spark that helps another persevere. Today’s reading calls us to examine not only how we live in the light personally, but also how we help others walk in it, so that together we remain awake, strengthened, and ready for the Lord’s coming. Let’s reflect: Am I living each day as a true child of the light, encouraging, strengthening, and guiding others in faith, so that together we remain awake and ready for the Lord?
Don Giorgio