In the Beatitudes Jesus points out to His disciples [& to us] how we can be great saints and missionaries for His Kingdom.  Jesus wants us to be “salt” for the Kingdom & “light” for the world. 

In Jesus’ time salt was a precious commodity; Jesus is telling you and I that we are precious.  Salt is best when it brings out the flavor of something else; light is best when it illuminates something else.

To be salt, in the Spirit of Christ, is to bring forth the “flavor” of God in everyone.  To be light, in the Reflection of Christ, is to illuminate the presence of God in the midst of the darkness that exists in our world.

Salt and sun, of themselves, are useless.  Their value is realized only when they mix with other things.  Their addition brings out the fullness of whatever they come in contact with.

That handful of salt, acrid tasting of itself, can bring out the natural flavor in every kind of food, from filet mignon to popcorn.   The four ounces of salt in our bodies enable our muscles to contract, our blood to circulate, our hearts to beat.  Salt purifies and softens, cleans and preserves. 

Light enables us to discover, to behold the beauty of our world and the wonders of God’s creation.  Light warms, nurtures, sustains, reveals, cheers.  Salt is perhaps the most humble of all chemicals; light is among the most generous of all physical properties.

Jesus calls us to be light and salt for our families and our world, so today shine God’s light by what you do and allow His salt to flavor your actions.  The world will be a better place today because it.

May God Be Blessed!