Light of the world catholic church
Welcome to Light of the Society Roman Catholic Church in Littleton, Colorado! Whether you are recent to our parish or hold been coming here a while and have decided to register, we are grateful to own you as part of our parish family!
The Mass is the source and summit of the Church’s life, and I dream you make that the weekly cornerstone of your own experience. There are also many additional ways that we encounter Christ and experience His saving love: in the sacraments, in faith and prayer formation, and through fellowship. This abundant life then overflows into our mission, given by Jesus to each of us, to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19) and renew all things in Christ. As a parish, we are committed to helping you increase and live your life of Christian discipleship.
The vibrancy of a parish is a work of the Holy Spirit, but it also relies on the engagement of its members. And this does not just mean money! While we do count on regular contributions through online giving or envelopes, we have many ways for you to fetch involved. I hope that you will consider the gifts given to you by God and how those gifts can benefitthe mission of the Church.
We are excited to welcome you
Light of the World Retreat
What is the purpose of your life?
Ever wonder what you are living your life for? What gives your life meaning and purpose? Can you really know God’s plan for your life?
If you have asked yourself these and other similar questions, the “Good News” message of the gospel is that you are not alone! These are the questions of our hearts and souls, and the Light of the World Retreat seeks to address them within your own parish.
See the gospel come alive!
And absorb how you can give purpose, meaning, and direction to your life.
Experience community and fellowship as you delve into God’s passion for us, our spiritual enemies, the person of Jesus Christ, making Jesus the Lord of your life, surrendering your being to the Holy Spirit, and more.
Go deeper.
Attend the Light of the World Retreat!
When you be present at the Light of the Earth Retreat at your parish, you will learn what the remove message of the gospel means to you and how you can move ahead in your journey of faith.
Upcoming Retreat for Young Adults
Fri, May 24 — 6:00-9:00pm
Sat, May 25 — 8:00am-7:00pm
Sun, May 26 — 9:00am-7:00pm
Mon, May 27 — 6:00-8
The Light of the World
Ivonne J. Hernandez considers how we can be light for others, even when we can barely see.
“You are the light of the world.” (Matthew 5:14)
I close my eyes and picture Jesus addressing these words to me today and ask, “What does this mean?” The answer I listen in my heart: “It means it is not about you.”
Light does not shine for its own sake but for others.
“Your light must shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your heavenly Father.” (Matthew 5:16)
“That they may see ...” How can this be? I can’t construct anyone else see; I can’t even make myself see.
Ah … it’s not about me.
I reflect this is the source of so many of our problems, of so much frustration … our refusal to give in to this one lesson. So, in what may seem fond of a contradiction, I must center on my part yet endure aware that everything I execute is about others. Even my most intimate encounter with God is not about me … it is about God. And love of God always leads us to love of others.
“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is
Animated ‘Light of the World’ Lights Up Screens and Fires Up Faith
The new animated film Light of the World is a refreshing faith-filled movie that highlights the Gospels in a way that will excite youngsters about Jesus and enthrall adults, too.
One major key to its success is how the story is told through the eyes of the youngster John, who is befriended by Jesus before becoming his disciple.
Light of the World is also an exemplar of classic hand-drawn animation, the timeless medium of traditional — and superior — animated films that remain ever-fresh, no matter their age — in this case thanks to its director, Tom Bancroft, and his twin brother, Tony Bancroft, the story and animation director. Both are award-winning veterans of the animation industry, and besides their extensive individual credits they also worked together in major roles on Disney’s The Lion King (Tony was supervising animator), Beauty and the Beast, Mulan (co-directed by Tony), and Aladdin. Behind the film is the nonprofit creative studio Salvation Poem Project, which aims to craft “beautiful stories that share Jesus with the world.”
The promise of an abundance of colorful scenes t
You Are The Salt Of The Earth...You Are The Light Of The World
by Pope Saint John Paul II
Description
The Holy Father's Word for the 17th World Youth Day: July 25, 2002.
Larger Work
L'Osservatore Romano
Pages
3
Publisher & Date
Vatican, August 8/15, 2001
Dear Young People!
1. I have vivid memories of the wonderful moments we shared in Rome during the Jubilee of the Year 2000, when you came on pilgrimage to the Tombs of the Apostles Peter and Paul. In long silent lines you passed through the Holy Door and prepared to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation; then the Evening Vigil and Morning Mass at Tor Vergata were moments of intense spirituality and a profound experience of the Church; with renewed faith, you went place to undertake the mission I entrusted to you: to develop , at the dawn of the new millennium, fearless witnesses to the Gospel.
By now World Youth Day has turn into an important part of your life and of the being of the Church. I encourage you therefore to get ready for the seventeenth celebration of this great international event, to be held in Toronto, Canada, in the summer of next year. It will be another chance to meet Christ, to bear witness to h