“SPRINGS OF LIVING WATER”
Daily Spiritual Reflections
8th June 2021
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TUESDAY, TENTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME
Memorial of Saint Mariam Theresia Chiramel, Virgin
2 Cor 1:18-22; Ps 119:129-133,135; Mt 5:13-16
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SALT AND LIGHT
Salt and light represent the two thrusts of the missionary endeavours of the Church as a whole and each Christian in particular. Salt, used to add taste to food, symbolizes the mission among the Christian brethren; light, which brightens and brings newness in dark places, signifies the mission among those who do not know or have forgotten, Christ. We find this thrust in the early Church itself, when Peter was chosen as the apostle to the Jews, i.e., to those who already believed in the same God, the same Scriptures, the same prophecies and the same commandments; while Paul was appointed by the Spirit to become the apostle to the gentiles, to shine the light of faith in the hearts of those who did not yet know that a saviour was born for them, and, in dying for them, had opened to them the doors of eternal life.
Even today, the mission of the Church is guided by these two thrusts. It seeks to be salt by endeavouring to reach out and nurture the faith of every Christian, through the celebration of the sacraments, spiritual activities, and regular teaching and exhortation. It also strives to be light through its missionary endeavours and social initiatives. But most importantly, its commitment to this call of Christ is lived through its life of prayer – for the Church and the world. Yet, the Church is empty without its members, and its efforts in vain, without the sincere commitment of each Christian to be salt, and light. Let us ponder:
• To whom in my parish community is the Lord asking me to be salt, and in what way?
• To whom among my non-believer acquaintances and colleagues, is the Lord asking me to be light, and in what way?
• How sincere is my desire, how firm my determination to answer the Lord’s call?
• Do I pray enough for the Church, and the world?
Response: Let your face shine forth on your servant.
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