"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the

With two powerful metaphors Jesus pictures the human conundrum. Alone among the species, we are capable of contrasting moods of joy-buoyancy-fulfillment-contentment versus insecurity, futility and despair. To discover a durable solution to this psychological standoff would be good news indeed. Anyone claiming to have the key to this dilemma begs to be heard. And Jesus does not disappoint.