Our Calling, Our Mission

 

 Matthew 5: 13-16

Salt and Light

¹³ “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.

¹⁴ “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵ Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. ¹⁶ In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.

There's enough darkness and unsavoriness in our world to warrant a wake up call to us to live our mission to be the light and the salt so badly needed. Today's three verses remind us, demand of us, to replace the darkness and tastelessness of our lives, our families, communities, and ultimately, our world, with lives that reflect the Gospel, shed light and zip to our weary world.  May not just lament what's happening, but do something about it as best we can in our corner of the community, living out the words of the popular song, "This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine!" 

Bro. Rene

Almighty and ever living God, your people long to taste and see the goodness of your love. Bless our hands and our wits that we might become your beacon of hope in a darkened world. Make our voice your own that your children may savor the presence of your promise and peace revealed in Jesus who is Lord forever and ever. Amen

 Rev. Bill Dorwart, C.S.C.