Gospel Note
The light-imagery that begins in v. 4 recurs throughout this Gospel (see 3:19, 9:39, 12:46), and the later references serve as commentary on this theme. Especially important for the evangelist is the Word's discerning or discriminating ability: It distinguishes the evil lovers of darkness from the good lovers of the light, only the latter of whom receive the life that the Light brings.

Liturgical Color
White

Suggested Hymns
Of The Father's Love Begotten
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silent
He Whom…