THE FIFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME AND ENCOMPASSING BEING THE LIGHT OF CHRIST..............

On this 5th Sunday of Ordinary Time the Sacred Scriptures proclaimed from the Common Lectionary at Catholic Masses and other mainline Christian Worship Services are centered around the theme of Light and how we as Disciples of Jesus have the ability to be the Light of Christ to others.  It is the message of Isaiah the Prophet in today's First  Reading.  Isaiah 58:7-10; describes what Believers are capable of accomplishing for the Common Good when we are willing and ready to share the bread we possess personally and generously with the afflicted and struggling.  That generous sharing allows us to embrace the rising of the Light that vanquishes the darkness and be prepared for the coming of the Bridegroom who will bring us to the Wedding Feast of Eternal Life. The Gospel of Matthew 5:13-16; adds the seasoning of being Salt as well as Light in our Discipleship Journey, permitting us to Witness and Evangelize with flavor not blandness, so that our Faithfulness and Fidelity shine ever brightly for others to see and choose to embrace and follow. As you proactively respond to the message of these Sunday Scriptures what actions or attitudes do you need to positively adjust, so as to embrace the Holy Spirit's invitation to this Enlightened Way of Life as Followers of Jesys The Christ ?..............Father Troy David