Originally delivered on February 7, 1993

Readings: Isaiah 58:7-10 (73A); 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Matthew 5:13-16

In today’s Gospel, Jesus is challenging each of us, once again, to determine what our gifts and talents are, but more importantly, how we are using those gifts.  If we are the salt of the earth, then how is the special salt in each of us, the light of Jesus, meant to flavor the greater community? From Isaiah, we hear that we must “share our bread with the hungry, shelter the oppressed and the homeless; clothe the naked when you see them, and do not turn your back on your own.” That is, we are called by Jesus, to let our light shine for the poor, the oppressed, and the hungry.  We might ask ourselves, in light of this day’s readings, how are we recognizing and changing the continual oppression of women, African-Americans, and gays and lesbians. Jesus is calling each of us to let our unique light shine for our sisters and brothers, knowing that there may be ill-consequences from those that wish for the present arrangement to stay the same.  

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