In this meditation, we reflect on one of the oldest and richest symbols in the Christian contemplative tradition: light.
Beginning with the light that surrounds us each day—from candles and lamps to the sun, moon and stars—we gradually turn our attention to the inner light of awareness that shines within every human being. Finally, we contemplate what the Christian mystical tradition calls uncreated light: the divine light that is the source of all creation and the light by which we perceive every other light.
Through gentle awareness of the breath, gratitude and visualisation, this meditation invites us to recognise that we are always surrounded by light, sustained by light, and ultimately held in the loving presence of divine light.
This meditation supports contemplative prayer, mindfulness, gratitude, spiritual awareness and a deeper appreciation of God's presence throughout creation.
00:00 – Introduction: The gift of light
00:43 – Opening bell
00:56 – Entering the present moment
01:16 – Ritual gesture and settling into posture
02:01 – Closing the eyes and noticing light
02:52 – Reflecting on sources of human-made light
03:49 – The light of the natural world
04:42 – Discovering the inner light of awareness
05:45 – Breathing light in and sharing light out
06:20 – The body as a bearer of light
07:38 – Created light and uncreated light
08:49 – Dwelling in divine light
10:03 – Resolution to notice light each day
10:34 – Closing bell