Cardinal Robert Sarah: The Light of the Family in a Dark World

 

God, as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, is like a family. The human person, created in the divine image and likeness, reflects the Trinity, most especially in the vocation of self-giving love. Sacred Scripture shows how darkness entered the world through original sin, damaging this vocation and rupturing humanity’s relationship to God and neighbor. The consequences are all too evident in a world enveloped by darkness. The Church proclaims Jesus Christ as the light that shines in the darkness. By receiving the gift of charity through the Holy Spirit, the human person can love as Jesus did and remain in communion with God and others. The Christian family becomes the prime witness of this love and unity – a wellspring of faith, hope and love in today’s world.