Mark Schissler, a community member at St. Marys Star of the Sea, shared a personal story about his life transformation through the passage from Luke 8:16-18. He emphasized the importance of being the light and the significance of genuine confession and understanding one's worth in the context of faith. Mark highlighted the concept of a 'touchstone' as a guiding principle in daily life and encouraged reflection on the passage to find stability and meaning. He concluded by suggesting contemplation of the passage as an anchor and provided questions for reflection. Mark's talk focused on the impact of faith on personal growth and service to others.