LIGHT of the WORLD and SALT of the EARTH #shorts #Jesus #love #meditation #faith #inspiration #viral

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In today gospel verses from Matthew 5:13-16, we will explore the meaning behind Jesus' words "You are the salt of the earth" and "You are the light of the world."

What did Jesus mean when He said that we are the salt of the earth? Salt was a very valuable commodity in ancient times. It was used to preserve food and enhance flavor. In fact, for many generations, salt was even used as a form of currency. He meant that we have a valuable role to play in the world. We are called to preserve what is good and enhance what is lacking.

As salt brings out the best in food, we are called to bring out the best in others. We should strive to lift people up and inspire them to be their best selves. So let us embrace our role as the salt of the earth and never lose our saltiness. Let us strive to preserve and enhance the goodness in the world and inspire others to do the same.

And what did He mean when He said, "You are the light of the world"? As Christians, we have a responsibility to shine our light so that others may see it and be drawn to Christ. But what does it mean to shine our light? It means living a life that reflects the love and grace of God. It means being kind to others, forgiving those who wrong us, and living with integrity in everything we do. When we shine our light, we show others what it means to follow Christ. We become a beacon of hope in a dark world, guiding others towards salvation. But shining our light isn't always easy. It means living differently than the world around us, and often standing up for what's right in the face of opposition.

It's not just our words that matter, but our actions as well. When we live out our faith in tangible ways, we show others the transformative power of Christ in our lives. Today, as we also celebrate the feast day of a great saint, St. Anthony of Padua, a beloved priest and doctor of the Church, who was the salt of the earth and the light of the world through his great works of powerful preachings and miraculous healings, let us shine our lights brightly for all to see, and may we lead others to Christ through our love and kindness.

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