We live in a world where spiritual darkness often surrounds us—where confusion, pain, and brokenness are prevalent. But in ...

“When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12).

He was speaking to the people once more, at the Feast of Tabernacles, where there would have been a huge menorah on display in the temple courtyard, when Jesus announced: "I am the light of the world.

In addition to that revealing teaching, Jesus said “I Am” several times in John’s gospel: I Am the Bread of Life ( John 6:35 ). I Am the Light of the World ( John 8:12 ).

Now on the other hand, in John 8:12, Jesus says "I am the light of the world." Now that at first glance makes far more sense. After all, Jesus -- God in the flesh -- is obviously "the light of the ...

Jesus’ birth changed the world. It is a privilege to celebrate the birth of Jesus during the Christmas season. He is the Good Shepherd, the Light of the World, the Prince of Peace.

Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P., reflects on John 3:16 and explain why the Fourth Sunday of Lent is different than the other Sundays of the liturgical season of Lent.