The prophet Isaiah reminds us our “…light shall break forth like the dawn….” [58:8] Psalm 112 teaches us that “Light shines through the darkness for the upright ….” Jesus taught us, we are called to be saints and missionaries for His Kingdom, and to do that we need to be “salt” for the Kingdom and “light” for the world.
In Jesus’ time salt was a precious commodity; Jesus is telling you & 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, bringing out the fullness of whatever they contact. Jesus reminded us that we are precious and that we have good in us because He put it there. He gave us that goodness so we can learn to love God and help others to do the same.
Saint Joseph, pray for us.
Saint Andre Bessette intercede for us.
May God Be Praised!
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