In today’s Gospel Proclamation our Lord Jesus compares Christians to salt and light. Salt and light both do not exist for themselves but for something else. Salt enhances the flavour of other foods and with light we see other things in the world. They are both not meant for themselves

In our culture today, most of us see religion as something for ourselves, but our Lord Jesus says religion is like salt and light, it is not meant for ourselves but for others. Our lives are not meant to be private, confined to our own four walls and to our personal progress. Are we there when our neighbour is in distress, are we there for that friend who is going through a difficult time in life? Are we there to help the homeless, that person begging on the road, or do we judge these people like the rest of the world, blaming one or the other and washing our hands off from people who are in need?

Perhaps we can bring light and salt together by saying we find salvation for ourselves precisely in the measure that we bring God’s life to others. We need to become salt that brings flavour to the life of others who are helpless in society. We are also invited to shed light that il- lumines the life of others by revealing what is beautiful and also the ugly truth that destroys peoples’ joy. The implication is that, without vibrant Christians, the world will be a much worse place.

The church emphasises that we should all evangelise, it is not meant for priest and Nuns only but for us ordinary Christians to reach out to the world which is so much in need of Christ!! To reach out and be the light to the darkness in this world.

It was the servant girl, who was combing the hair of her mistress, Naaman’s wife who urged them to seek the services of the prophet and thus receive a healing from leprosy. As we journey with God, he will give us a word that unsettles us, that we are compelled to share with people and this word will change, complete and heal lives. Are we open to God’s ministering in our lives? Let us be open to Him.

Prayer: Abba Father, help me to be a true Christian one who gives light to the world. Give me strength and your holy spirit to reach out and bring your love to people around me. Amen