In today's Holy Scriptures we are instructed to take care of those around us - to feed - to clothe - to be healers and doers - to be activists - to minister to all around us. In the Gospel we are reminded that salt not used goes to waste - good for nothing more than to be thrown on the road - to melt ice - to be cast aside. Even those with less - still often have more than those with none - those with little faith - still possess much more than those with no faith at all. Each - though poor - often have things - skills - that may benefit - others.
We have been called - as disciples of Christ to be the salt that adds flavor - meaning - spice - to others lives. Sharing the faith - hope - that we possess - even though little - has the possibility to make a large difference in the lives of even those who appear to have much. Those with lots of money - possessions - are sometimes the poorest when discussing faith matters. It is not at all unusual to meet people who appear very wealthy - who feel naked - empty - of true meaning in their lives. To those - we are called to be that inspiration - the salt - to bring true meaning into their life - to bring God and His gift of Jesus - the One who heals and nourishes - who fills that void that so many experience in their lives. We are called to be the salt - to shake up others lives - to be spiritual salt shakers - to bring the light of Christ into their lives.
Deacon Dale
Deacon Dale
