Join Msgr. Don Fischer as he reads and delivers a short reflection on today’s gospel, followed by 3 1/2 minutes of contemplative music and a closing prayer. Msgr. Don hopes that today’s reflection on the gospel will empower you to carry the Word in your heart throughout the day.

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Gospel
Matthew 5:13-16

Jesus said to his disciples:
"You are the salt of the earth.
But if salt loses its taste, with what can it be seasoned?
It is no longer good for anything
but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
You are the light of the world.
A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden.
Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket;
it is set on a lampstand,
where it gives light to all in the house.
Just so, your light must shine before others,
that they may see your good deeds
and glorify your heavenly Father."

Reflection

Jesus is saying two things. He’s telling His disciples that He has created by His presence in them, a force. It’s a force that saves, makes life better, enlightens people.

These are images of salt and light that you never check salt to see if it's fresh enough. And you once you light a light, it's hard to hide it if it's there. So what He's saying is, just as these things are always what they are intended to be, so will you be in the work of the kingdom.

Don't try to make yourself salt and light. You are. You are already gifted with these gifts.

Closing Prayer

Father, we turn to you always for wisdom. And we work hard to please you and to make ourselves better. But we have to understand that when we are authentically living in you, and working with you, we are effective. Don't ever let us doubt it.Let us trust in your promises that cannot be taken. And we ask this in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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