"I am the Light of the world."  In another part of John's Gospel, Jesus stated: "I have come as light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness." Jesus' mission from the Father was to bring the truth of God's Word, which would set us free from the darkness of the lies spoken by the Evil One over the centuries. Those who embraced him as One sent by God, experienced the enlightenment of their minds and hearts. His words gave meaning to their lives. But those who refused to believe and change were blinded by the light and preferred to remain locked up in their world of darkness. It is the choice of each of us to embrace the light or to flee from the light, to embrace his mercy and love or to remain in our sins.