In the Bible light and darkness are in sharp contrast to each other. The light symbolizes, all that is pure, holy, righteous, as well as salvation, spiritual growth and discernment.

Yet even though Jesus brought light and love into the world, many remain lost in the darkness of their sin (vv. 19–20). If we’re His followers, we have the light that dispels darkness.

It would be a mind-bending exercise to try to explain darkness without describing light—it’s likely impossible to do so. Light beckons on the horizon of even the darkest moments.

A light that was carried by those born in immense privilege and those who have barely enough to eat. I know that I am at a great distance from the country, and hence my view is both imperfect and ...

But even with darkness in the world, each of us has only our present moment. What we do each day is our chance, which also contributes to our legacy and how we light the way for following generations.

Opinion Holy Saturday vigil service marks Easter’s passage from darkness to light Jane E Sullivan April 13, 2025 — 5.26am Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size ...