To what did Mother like to compare herself in relation to Christ? 
An oil lamp. He is the light of the world. She never wanted to think of herself as an independent light. Her light was from Him. But she did think that she would be able by her fidelity to keep oil in the lamp so that Christ could shine through her.

To what did Mother like to compare herself in relation to Christ? An oil lamp. He is the light of the world. She never wanted to think of herself as an independent light. Her light was from Him. But she did think that she would be able by her fidelity to keep oil in the lamp so that Christ could shine through her.

To what did Mother like to compare herself in relation to Christ?&nbsp;
An oil lamp. He is the light of the world. She never wanted to think of herself as an independent light. Her light was from Him. But she did think that she would be able by her fidelity to keep oil in the lamp so that Christ could shine through her.

Episode 132 -- Come Be My Light ch 12.5 -- Keep the Light Jesus Burning

St Philip Neri in the 16th century would gather those each day who were desirous of seeking Christian perfection. He would read from a spiritual book and then discourse on the meaning of what was read. This podcast (and the nightly prayer group from which it springs) seeks to carry on St Philip’s method of helping people become holy, even saints, in their own homes.

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Episode 132 -- Come Be My Light ch 12.5 -- Keep the Light Jesus Burning

Episode 132 -- Come Be My Light ch 12.5 -- Keep the Light Jesus Burning