The statement makes an inspiring meditation, but its usefulness can go well beyond words and pictures. Find informal opportunities where individuals can write or tell of incidents in their own lives in which God's presence was keenly felt, stories especially drawn from the workaday world. If your church has the space, establish a Prayer Room or corner on an ongoing basis. The Prayer Room concept has been integral to the initial Youth Spirituality events. If you would like more information, contact Chris Douglas at 800 323-8039, ext.
Light is the predominant symbol in the expression of the Christian faith.
The New Testament is full of it, beginning with the gospels themselves. Light blazes in the heavens at the Lord's birth, and emanates from him at his transfiguration. Shining figures appear at his ascension. He himself says that he is the Light, that he has come that humanity may have light. For John the Evangelist, light is constantly challenging darkness.